[A Canadian Heroine, Volume 2 by Mrs. Harry Coghill]@TWC D-Link bookA Canadian Heroine, Volume 2 CHAPTER XI 3/8
The doctor says he can't last long in the way he's going on." "And can _nothing_ be done ?" "Well, you see, he can't take food; and more air than he has we can't give him.
It is hard on those that have spent most of their lives out of doors to be shut up anywhere, and naturally he feels stifled." "Do you say he takes no food ?" "Next to none.
It is not to say that he can't take the regular meals, but we have tried everything we could think of, and it is all much the same." "I should like to see him again.
Can I do so ?" "Oh yes, ma'am.
There need be no difficulty about that; but he knows nobody." Elton got up to leave. "I will write to Mr.Strafford," Mrs.Costello said, "and meantime I will come myself to-morrow, if you can admit me then." "Certainly, ma'am, and I am much obliged to you." Mrs.Costello sank back into her chair when he was gone, and covered her face with her hands.
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