She was remarkably level-headed, cool of thought, well able to take care of herself in every way, and fully alive to the possibilities of her union with the rising young manufacturer.
And instead of showing any astonishment, she quietly asked her father what he meant.
"I'll tell you," answered Cotherstone, greatly relieved to find that both seemed inclined to talk matters quietly over.

"It's this--I've not been feeling as well as I ought to feel, lately.

The fact is, Bent, I've done too much in my time.

A man can work too hard, you know--and it tells on him in the end.

So the doctor says, anyhow." "The doctor!" exclaimed Lettie.