Go on, Agnes; tell me all." "The wound was not fatal, but his state was very critical.

Doctor Danton extracted the bullet, and remained with him all night.

I was totally helpless.

I don't remember anything about it, or anything that occurred for nearly a fortnight.

Then I was in a neighbour's room; and she told me I had been very ill, and, but for the kindness and care of the young Doctor, must have died.