Gifford has been exceedingly kind and thoughtful.

His gentleness--for I have been very troublesome, doctor--has been wonderful.

Like a woman's; at least so I should imagine." The rector had clasped his hands upon his stick, and was looking intently at Mr.Denner, his lower lip thrust out and his eyebrows gathered in an absent frown.
"William," he said suddenly, "you've seen the doctor this morning ?" "Yes," Mr.Denner answered, "oh, yes.

He is very kind about getting here early; the nights seem quite long, and it is a relief to see him early." "I have not seen him to-day," said Dr.Howe slowly, "but yesterday he made me feel very anxious about you.

Yes, we were all quite anxious, William." The lawyer gave a little start, and looked sharply at his old friend; then he said, hesitating slightly, "That--ah--that was yesterday, did I understand you to say ?" Dr.Howe leaned forward and took one of Mr.Denner's trembling little hands in his, which was strong and firm.