But I should like to know one thing: when are you going home ?' 'In another hour; my head aches, rather, and I think I shall lie down.' 'Of course your head aches; but there, you have given me a promise, so I will not say any more.

Try what a good nap will do.

I am going round by the Lockes', and I shall tell Phoebe not to expect you this afternoon.

It won't hurt her to miss you sometimes; it will teach her to value her blessings more, and people cannot sing when they have a headache.' And he walked off without waiting for me to thank him for his thoughtfulness.
What did he mean by saying that I was crying, the ridiculous man, just because there were tears in my eyes?
I certainly could not fancy myself crying because Mr.Hamilton scolded me! I had a refreshing nap, and kept my dinner waiting, but I must own I was a little touched when Mrs.Barton produced a bottle of champagne which she said Mr.Hamilton had brought in his pocket and had desired that I was to have some directly I woke.

'And I was to tell you, with his compliments, that his sister Gladys would sit with Robin all the afternoon, and that Lady Betty was at the Marshalls', and he was going again himself, and Phoebe Locke was better, and he hoped you would not stir out again to-day.' How very kind and thoughtful of Mr.Hamilton! He had sent his sisters to look after my patients, that I might be able to enjoy my rest with a quiet conscience.