Try and buck up when she comes in to see you." "I'll do my best," Morrison said humbly.

"If you knew! If you only knew!" He began to sob again.

Laverick left the room and, descending the stairs, met the girl in the hall.

Her white face questioned him before her lips had time to frame the speech.
"Your brother is very much better," Laverick said.

"I am sure that you need not be anxious about him." "I am so glad," she murmured.