The saucer of berries was scarcely disposed of, before a second visitor arrived.
Dr. Morton was considered the most skilful practitioner in the neighborhood. Mrs. Travilla meeting him on the way in returning to the Crags, had begged him to take charge of Mrs. Gibson's case, and also to look at Sally's eyes; engaging to settle his bill herself.
On his way home he called at the Crags with his report. The mother, he said, was very much out of health, but not incurable; he had promised to send her some medicine. A month or two at the seashore would do her good; perhaps restore her entirely."
"Then she must go," said Elsie, "I will at once see what arrangements can be made. But now, what of the girl, doctor?"
"She seems in pretty good health."
"But her eyes?"
"The nerve is affected; there is no help for her."
"Are you quite sure?"
"Quite. I have paid a good deal of attention to the eye, and I assure you a case like hers is incurable."
"Then you decline to attempt to do anything for her?"