I am glad to find my mistake." "You have good reason," said the Doctor; "but now, how is the patient ?" "Asleep at present, I believe; the housekeeper is with her." "What is the matter with her ?" "She has had a great blow.

It has shaken her intellect, I am afraid." "What sort of a blow ?" asked the Doctor.
Tom hesitated.

He did not know whether to tell him or not.
"Nay," said the Doctor, "you had better let me know.

I can help then, you know.

Now, for instance, has she heard of her husband ?" "She has, Doctor.