Don't be silly, Medlock." Mary saw that Dr.Craven did not look pleased, but it was quite plain that he dare not oppose his patient.

He sat down by Colin and felt his pulse.
"I am afraid there has been too much excitement.

Excitement is not good for you, my boy," he said.
"I should be excited if she kept away," answered Colin, his eyes beginning to look dangerously sparkling.

"I am better.

She makes me better.