"None whatever, sir. He'll be dead in an hour. I'm sorry, on her account. Strange case. I've heard she belongs to a fine family in the East. Poor devil, he's got an awful hole in his side."
"Have you made a careful examination? Is it possible that no vital spot has been touched?"
"We haven't had time for a thorough examination; it was better not to waste the time on him when there were others whom we have a chance to save."
"You will oblige me, doctor, by giving him the quickest and most careful attention. There may be a chance. He is one of the bravest men in the army. Don't let him die if there is a chance for him. Miss—er—the nurse—has asked if he can be moved to-day."
"No. But wait; I don't see why, if it will satisfy her. He will die anyhow, so why not tell her that we will start south with him to-morrow?"
"It isn't fair. She should be told the truth."
"He'd die, that's all—any way you put it."
"You will make the examination?"
"Yes, in—at once."
"But you—you feel that it is hopeless?"