I haven't overheard a word of any of your conversations about me." "Then what in the world makes you think that there's no chance ?" "The voice of every doctor who has encouraged me to hope.

Their words--yes--their words tell me to visit specialists in Europe, and not lose heart, but their voices give the lie to their words.

If one cannot see, one can at all events hear." Calder looked thoughtfully at his friend.

This was not the only occasion on which of late Durrance had surprised his friends by an unusual acuteness.

Calder glanced uncomfortably at the letter which he was still holding in his hand.
"When was that letter written ?" said Durrance, suddenly; and immediately upon the question he asked another, "What makes you jump ?" Calder laughed and explained hastily.