17/28 We must take him away directly he can bear the removal." "I rather doubt his willingness to stir," Gilbert answered, thoughtfully. "A change will do your friend more good than all the physic I can give him." "Where would you advise me to take him ?" "Not very far. He couldn't stand the fatigue of a long journey. I should take him to some quiet little place near town--the more countrified the better. It isn't a very pleasant season for the country; but in spite of that, the change will do him good." Gilbert promised to effect this arrangement, as soon as the patient was well enough to be moved. |