"Berry well, sah," replied the groom, moving off.
Stepping into the buggy, followed by Harry, the Doctor took the reins in his hands and was about to drive off.
"Wait a moment," observed Harry, "has Elsy gone to the cabin?"
"No, I forgot all about her," answered the Doctor, "and I am glad you reminded me."
"You had better send for her at once, and give her orders to proceed immediately to the cabin," said Harry, "for without her we would be unable to know whether the child is that of Alfred Wentworth or of some other unfortunate soldier."
"Here, John!" called out Dr. Humphries after the retreating form of the groom, "come here to me."
The boy turned back and returned to the side of the buggy.
"Tell Elsy to come here at once," said the Doctor.
The boy moved off to comply with his master's order, and in a few moments returned, accompanied by Elsy.