I had baby in my lap, and was feeding her when he looked in on us.
I rose at once to follow him into the sick-room, but he waved me back.
'Do not disturb yourself, Miss Garston; you all look very comfortable.
Jock, are you trying to swallow that spoon?
You will find it a hard morsel.' And then he went into the other room, and, to my surprise, we did not see him again.
I left a little earlier that evening, as I knew Uncle Max meant to pay me a visit; but it was already dark when I closed the little gate behind me.
I had not gone many paces when I heard footsteps behind me, and, somewhat to my dismay, Mr.Hamilton joined me.
'Have you only just finished your day's work ?' he said, in evident surprise.

'This will never do, Miss Garston; we shall have you knocking yourself up if you use up your time and strength so recklessly, and I want you for another case.' 'I am quite prepared for that,' I answered; but I am afraid my voice was a little weary.

'You called on me yesterday, Mr.Hamilton.I was sorry to be out, but there was so much to do that I stayed at the cottage until quite late in the evening.' 'Just so,' in rather a vexed tone.

'The village nurse will be on a sick-bed herself if this goes on.' 'Oh, what nonsense!' I returned, laughing, for I forgot for the moment in the darkness that I was speaking to the formidable Mr.Hamilton.

'I do not always mean to work quite so hard.