'I have nothing to do with the lady's character, and with your opinion of it,' he said to me.

'I have only, to the best of my judgment, to point out to you the likeliest means of saving the patient's life.

Our art is at the end of its resources.

Send for Mercy Merrick, no matter who she is or what she is.
There is just a chance--especially if she proves to be a sensible person and a good nurse--that he may astonish you all by recognizing her.

In that case only, his recovery is probable.