In other cases the wanderings of fever-stricken people present, I am told, a certain variety of range.

In Julian's case they were limited to one topic.

He talked incessantly of Mercy Merrick.

His invariable petition to his medical attendants entreated them to send for her to nurse him.

Day and night that one idea was in his mind, and that one name on his lips.
"The doctors naturally made inquiries as to this absent person.