I saw by Foster's face that the master's malady was no longer a secret even from the servants.
I shall not harass my own feelings nor yours, my dear Edward, by entering into further details of your father's illness, for such it was obvious his indisposition had become.

It was the only consolation, and that was a sorry one, that we could use with Constance, to persuade her that John's estrangement from her was merely the result or manifestation of some physical infirmity.

He obviously grew worse from week to week, and his treatment of his wife became colder and more callous.

We had used all efforts to persuade him to take a change of air--to go to Royston for a month, and place himself under the care of Dr.Dobie.

Mrs.
Temple had even gone so far as to write privately to this physician, telling him as much of the ease as was prudent, and asking his advice.
Not being aware of the darker sides of my brother's ailment, Dr.Dobie replied in a less serious strain than seemed to us convenient, but recommended in any case a complete change of air and scene.
It was, therefore, with no ordinary pleasure and relief that we heard my brother announce quite unexpectedly one morning in March that he had made up his mind to seek change, and was going to leave almost immediately for the Continent.