I want you to come and see me every day until I get well." Rose blushed vividly.
"Oh, I don't know.

You exact too much!" "Not a whit.

I'll never fly to the rescue of another damsel in distress as long as I live, if you don't." "But every day! Once a week will be enough." "If you insult me by coming once a week, I'll issue orders not to admit you.

Promise, Miss Danton; here comes Doctor Pillule." "I promise, then.

There, I never gave you permission to kiss my hand." She arose precipitately, and stood looking out of the window, while the Doctor attended to the sprain.
Nearly half an hour passed.