"He is threatened with fever."
"Couldn't he play to-night? His part is a small one, but it is important."
"The doctor absolutely forbids his appearing on the stage."
"That is awkward. If we were in the city we might get a substitute, but a common country boy would make a mess of the part."
"You have a boy with you. Do you think he would do?"
"You have known him longer than I. I refer the matter to you."
"Why, it's Jed!" exclaimed Bertram, examining our hero closely.
"Didn't you know me, Mr. Bertram?" asked Jed smilingly.
"Who could, with such a change of dress? You must have met some good fairy. And how did you fall in with Mr. Mordaunt?"
"He kindly offered me a ride."