Odd, wasn't it ?" "Must have been the doctor," said Diane, rising and adding wood to the fire.

"Johnny went into the village for him." "Hum!" said Philip doubtfully.
"He had very nice hands," went on Diane calmly.

"They were very skillful and gentle, as you say.

Moreover, he was young and exceedingly good-looking." "Hum!" said Philip caustically.

"With all those beauty points, he must be a dub medically.