"He's gone to the meadow to get in some hay, but he left white Charlie harnessed in the yard; I saw him fasten him to the chain, after he drove you up from the cars."
"Ah! then you can drive me down to the depot."
"I can't, sir; I don't know how."
"But you must; I'll show you how. You're not afraid?"
"O, no, sir; but Mr. Graham——"
"Never you mind Mr. Graham—do you mind me. I'll answer for your coming back safe enough."
Gertrude was naturally courageous; she had never driven before, but, having no fears, she succeeded admirably, and, being often afterwards called upon by Dr. Jeremy to perform the same service, she soon became skilful in the use of the reins.
Dr. Jeremy was true to his promise of installing Gertrude in Emily's sick room. The next visit he made to his patient, he spoke in terms of the highest praise of Gertrude's devotion to her old uncle, and her capability as a nurse, and asked why she had been expelled from the chamber.
"She is timid," said Emily, "and is afraid of catching the fever."
"Don't believe it," said Dr. Jeremy; "'tan't like her."