"The medicine appears to have quieted her somewhat. I have directed the nurse to continue it," observed Dr. Memberly.
"Quite so. By all means continue it," assented Dr. Locaman. "She is decidedly quieter."
Dr. Balsam's head inclined just enough to show that he heard him, and he went on stroking her hand.
"Is there anything you would suggest further than has already been done?" inquired the city physician of Dr. Balsam.
"No. I think not."
"I must catch the 4:30 train," said the former to the younger man. "Doctor, will you drive me down to the station?"
"Yes, certainly. With pleasure."
"Doctor, you say you are going away to-night?" This from the city physician to Dr. Balsam.
"No, sir; I shall stay for a day or two." The fingers of the sleeper quite closed on his hand. "I have several old friends here. In fact, this little girl is one of them, and I want to get her up."
The look of the other changed, and he cleared his throat with a dry, metallic cough.