Hippy, in the meantime, with Julie's assistance, had found and bought a horse to take the place of his lost pony.
The doctor came up on Saturday, and after looking the patients over announced that they were now wholly out of danger.
"Then, I suppose we are no longer needed here," suggested Miss Briggs.
"Well, I shouldn't exactly say that, but it will be safe to leave them.
Julie must have learned something from your attention to her sisters," said the doctor.
"She has learned to be helpful, at least," interjected Grace.

"We would not go, but it is important that we start as soon as possible.

However, Doctor, if you think we should stay longer, we will do so." "Go on.

You young women have done more than any one else has ever done for these people.

Jed is a queer fellow, but I know he appreciates it, though he is diffident about saying so.