The faded sister's face fell.
"I thought it would bring a great deal more, but then Adolphe will be content. It was the lowest sum he mentioned when he decided to sell it. Will you go with me to tell him? Please do."
In the office of the hospital Dalny stopped to talk to the doctor, the sister going on up to the ward where "Old Sunshine" lay.
"Is he better?" asked Dalny. "He is a friend of mine."
The doctor tapped his forehead significantly with his forefinger.
"Brain trouble?" asked Dalny in a subdued tone.
"Yes."
"Will he get well?"
The doctor shook his head discouragingly.