[Put Yourself in His Place by Charles Reade]@TWC D-Link bookPut Yourself in His Place CHAPTER VI 26/56
He ought to be entirely separated from all his cares, even from yourself (who are doubtless one of them), for five or six days.
He needs no other medicine but that and the fine air of Cairnhope." "Then somebody must see him every day, and tell me.
Oh! Dr.Amboyne, this is the beginning: what will the end be? I am miserable." "My man shall ride there every day, and see him, and bring you back a letter from him." "Your man!" said Mrs.Little, a little haughtily. Dr.Amboyne met her glance.
"If there was any ground for alarm, should I not go myself every day ?" said he, gravely, and even tenderly. "Forgive me," said the widow, and gave him her hand with a sweet and womanly gesture. The main difficulty was now got over; and Dr.Amboyne was careful not to say too much, for he knew that his tongue moved among pitfalls. As Dr.Amboyne descended the stairs, the landlady held a door ajar, and peeped at him, according to a custom of such delicate-minded females as can neither restrain their curiosity nor indulge it openly.
Dr.Amboyne beckoned to her, and asked for a private interview.
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