2/21 What's the consequence of all this kind of thing? I'm all shivering and burning, I'm going to be very ill, there isn't a doubt of it." "Your pulse hasn't quickened," said the doctor, "it's as steady as my own." "Oh, well, if you don't choose to believe in the sufferings of your wife, exhibited before your very eyes, go to your Bells, and comfort them." "Now, Jessie, don't talk nonsense, old lady. You know I'm the first to believe you bad if you are. But what's this about Beatrice Meadowsweet? |