"We must look after this; you must do just what I say, and take the draught I prescribe."
"But it isn't dangerous, is it, monsieur?"
Balloquet made an effort to resume his customary cheerful expression as he replied:
"No, mademoiselle, no; you will come out all right. But you must follow my directions carefully; you must keep a bandage on your breast all the time, wet with a liquid I will give you."
"You don't need to feel it any more, monsieur?"
"No, mademoiselle."
"When must I come again?"
Balloquet reflected a moment, and said:
"Don't come here again; I am going to move, and I don't know yet where I shall go; but leave me your address; I will call to see you."
"Oh! you are very kind, monsieur; but—when a doctor puts himself out to call, it costs more than when one goes to see him."