Whom did he see yesterday ?" "Only my daughter and his mother, and, for a short time, myself." "Was he at all disturbed while you were there ?" "On the contrary, he was drowsy when I entered and drowsy when I left.
He may possibly have caught sight of Mr Armstrong when he looked in." "He should not have come near him in his present state.

Anything that reminds him of the accident is bad for him." "Dear, dear, what a pity! No doubt the boy caught sight of him.

Tell me, doctor--may I venture up to town for a day or two on important business?
If you thought I should stay--" "No.

I hope it's not quite as bad as that; but you should leave word where a message will find you, if necessary.

Good day." "I'm not quite such a fool," growled the doctor to himself as he walked to the stables, "as you think me, my fine fellow.