Sick and weary as she was, and unable as yet to comprehend the entire

meaning of all she heard, Maddy was conscious of a thrill of pride in

knowing that Guy Remington, from Aikenside, was interested in her, and

had brought his sister to see her. Winding her feeble arms around

Jessie's neck, she kissed the soft, warm cheek, and said, "You'll come

again, I hope."

"Yes, every day, if mamma will let me. I don't mind it a bit, if you

are poor."

"Tut, tut, little tattler!" and Dr. Holbrook, who, unseen by the

children, had all the while been standing near, took Jessie by the

arm. "What makes you think them poor?"

In the closely-shaded room Maddy could see nothing distinctly, but she

heard Jessie's reply: "Because the plastering comes down so low, and

Maddy's pillows are so teenty, not much bigger than my dolly's. But I

love her; don't you doctor?"

Through the darkness the doctor caught the sudden flash of Maddy's

eyes, and something impelled him to lay his cool, broad hand on her

forehead, as he replied, "I love all my patients;" then, taking

Jessie's arm, he led her out to where Guy was waiting for her.




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