Now with every breath Annie silently sent the words heavenward, "O God,
I thank thee."
She bent over him, and said, in a low, thrilling tone, "Mr. Gregory." A happy smile came out upon his face, but this was the only response.
"Do you think he is conscious?" she whispered to her aunt.
"I hardly know. Let me give him a little more stimulant."
After receiving it he suddenly opened his eyes and looked fearfully around. Then he tried to rise, but fell back, and asked, faintly, "Where is Miss Walton? Is she safe? I heard her voice."
"You did. I'm here. Don't you know me?"
"Are you really here unhurt?"
"Yes, yes," she answered, eagerly; "thanks to you."
Again he closed his eyes with a strange and quiet smile.
"Can't you see me?" she asked.