Mrs.Cricklander was wise enough to know, it is upon the exalted that a good effect must be produced.
"And, you are sure, Sir Benjamin, that he will get quite well ?" she said tenderly, allowing her handsome eyes to melt upon the surgeon's face.
"It matters enormously to me, you know." Then she looked down.
Thus appealed to, Sir Benjamin felt he must give her all the assurance he could.
"Perfectly, dear lady," he said, pressing her soft hand in sympathy.

"He is young and strong, and fortunately it has not touched his brain.

But it will take time and gentlest nursing, which you will see, of course, that he gets." "Indeed, yes," the fair Cecilia said.

And when they were all gone, she summoned Arabella.
"You will let me know, Arabella, every minute change in him," she commanded, "especially when he seems conscious.

And you will tell him how I am watching over him and doing everything for him.