'We still need a bowl or two, and some warm water. You have the key?'
'Oh yes; I always carry the key of the side-doors. I shall not let any of the students in, doctor, until you say the word?'
'It will be as well to keep them out till the surgeons come. You must stand by, as we may want you to lend a hand.'
'There will be some occasion, I think, doctor, if I know any thing about a dislocation. I have been in this house fifteen years, and have seen Dr.—— try——'
'Well, be careful and have every thing ready.'
'Oh, I'll look out, doctor.'
His voice was soon heard at the farther end of the hall, summoning the nurse of one of the neighboring wards—a fellow whom Dr. D—— would have pronounced an O'Rang O'Tang, though he was neither an Irishman nor a monkey in appearance.
'I say, No. 14, have you carried that water in yet?'
'No, but I will directly,' replied the subaltern.
'Well, while I'm gone down to the old lady's after some fresh blankets, take care and have it done.'