Only tell the man I bear him no hatred, and commend him to the love of God." Mrs.Strong was alarmed at Philip's appearance.

The scene had been too much for his strength.

She hastily commanded the officer to take his prisoner away, and with the help of her friend cared for the minister, who, after the first faintness, rallied, and then gradually sank into sleep that proved more refreshing than any he had yet enjoyed since the night of the shooting.
The next day found Philip improving more rapidly than Mrs.Strong had thought possible.

She forbade him the sight of all callers, however, and insisted that he must keep quiet.

His wounds were healing satisfactorily, and when the surgeon called he expressed himself much pleased with his patient's appearance.
"Say, doctor, do you really think it would set me back any to think a little ?" "No.