But you can imagine how much I wish----" She faltered and stopped, looking at the dying man, who was never to know what care and love surrounded him at last.
"There is certainly a possibility that the stupor may pass off for a time," the doctor said, "but, my dear madam, for your sake I cannot wish it.

You must be content to know that there is no pain or distress attending this state, and that it is by far the best for you and for him." He went up to the bed and gently touched Christian's hand.

It was quite powerless and chilly, but at the touch he opened his eyes, and seemed dimly to recognize his visitor.

One or two questions were asked, and answered as if in a dream; then the weary eyes closed again, and all around seemed forgotten.
The doctor gave some slight directions and then left; but to Mrs.
Bellairs he said, "It is nearly over.

Mrs.Costello will stay to-night, but probably before morning you will be able to get her away." They went out together; but an hour later Mrs.Bellairs came back to wait, lest in the night the two who watched upstairs might want a friend at hand.