The servants learned obedience.

The plans for the work of the spring somehow went on much as formerly.
Everywhere there became manifest the presence of a quiet, strong, restraining and self-restrained influence.
In time the doctor became lighter in his speech, less frequent in his visits.

"You're not going to lose that musical leg, Dunwody," said he.

"Old Ma Nature beats all us surgeons.

In time she'll fill you in a nice new bone along there maybe, and if you're careful you'll have two feet for quite a while yet to come.