"Ah, I remember her," said the doctor. "And a deuce of a time I had with
her, too, getting you away from her, if I remember aright. I trust there
is nothing seriously wrong in that quarter?" said Martin with unusual
gravity.
"Oh, quit it, Martin!" said Cameron impatiently. "Don't rag. She's an
awful decent sort. Her looks are not the best of her."
"Ah! I am relieved to hear that," said the doctor earnestly.
"She is very kind, indeed," said the nurse. "For these six weeks she has
fed us up with eggs and cream so that both my patient and myself have
fared sumptuously every day. Indeed, if it should continue much longer
I shall have to ask an additional allowance for a new uniform. I have
promised that Mr. Cameron shall visit the farm within two weeks if he
behaves well."
"Exactly!" replied the doctor. "In two weeks if he is good. The only
question that troubles me is--is it quite safe? You see in his present
weak condition his susceptibility is decidedly emphasised, his resisting
power is low, and who knows what might happen, especially if she should
insist? I shall not soon forget the look in her eye when she dared me to
lay a finger upon his person."
"Oh, cut it out, Martin!" said Cameron. "You make me weary." He lay back
on his pillow and closed his eyes.
The nurse threw a signal to the doctor.
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