He gave a faint smile of welcome to the Doctor, but his face lighted up with pleasure when he saw Rachel.
"Good morning, Sanderson," said Dr.Denslow, in a repressed voice.

"How do you feel ?" "As usual," whispered Sanderson.
"This is Miss Rachel Bond, who is assigned to our hospital as nurse." A slight movement of Sanderson's head acknowledged Rachel's bow.
"I am so glad to see you," he whispered, taking hold of her hand.

"Sit down there, please." Rachel took the indicated seat at the head of the cot.
"Doctor," inquired Sanderson, "is it true that McClellan has had to fall back from before Richmond ?" "I have tried hard to keep the news from you," answered Dr.Denslow, reluctantly.

"I feat it is too true.

Let us hope it is only a temporary reverse, and that it will soon be more than overcome." "Not in time for me," said Sanderson, in deep dejection.