"Fare-you-well, Stukely," said he, with emotion. "Once more, I am obliged to you. I will never forget your conduct; you shall hear from me."
Since the conversation of the preceding day, the incumbent had not mentioned the name of his daughter. I had not spoken of her. I felt it impossible to part without a word.
"What did Doctor Mayhew say?" I asked.
"She is a little better, and will be soon quite well, we trust."
"That is good news. Is she composed?"
"Yes—she is better."
"One question more, sir. Does she know of my departure?"
"She does not—but she will, of course."
"Do not speak unkindly of me to her, sir. I should be sorry if she thought ill"—
"She will respect you, Stukely, for the part which you have acted.
She must do so. You will respect yourself."