"It's all right," he muttered, then lay down again on the pillow.

The doctor came with his medicine.

There were now heard the noise of trunks being hoisted from the hold and the bustle of getting ready to leave the ship.
"Father," said Lucy.

"We must soon get ready to leave.

Will you be able ?" "Yes, yes, child"-- it seemed difficult for the old man to speak.
"And Chester--Mr.Lawrence--here is to go with us and help us." "Yes." He nodded as if it was easier to give assent in that way.
"We'll make all things ready, daddy.