"You have been most kind and I thank you from my heart." She rose and offered him her hand.

"Don't think me too awfully obstinate, and please forgive me if you do." The doctor took the outstretched hand grudgingly.
"Obstinate!" he exclaimed.

"Of all the obstinate creatures--" "Oh, I am afraid I am.

But I don't want to be unreasonable.

You see, the boy is so splendidly plucky and such a fine chap." The doctor grunted.
"He is a fine chap, doctor, and I can't bear to have him crippled, and--" She paused abruptly, her lips beginning to quiver.