Carol's sleep lasted two hours. Then he awoke, with something of his old bright smile. Mrs. Mandeville was still watching beside him.
"Auntie, I have been asleep."
"Yes, darling, I know. I have been watching you. It was a beautiful sleep. I thought as I sat beside you of the words, 'He giveth His beloved sleep.' I am sure you are better for it."
"Yes, Auntie, it was lovely, and my back doesn't hurt me quite so much. But I cannot move my legs yet."
"Do not try, dear."
"Did I dream it, Auntie, or were you reading Science and Health to me?"
"It was not a dream, dear. Mr. Higgs came and brought the book, and he has left it with me."
"I remember now, Auntie. Was it not nice of him to come? Has any message come yet from Cousin Alicia?"
"No, love; I cannot understand why the letters and telegrams are not forwarded to her."
"There is some reason, I know, Auntie. We shall understand by and by." She gave him some soda and milk, which was all the doctor would let him have.