The poor woman, his wife, he said, was taken in labour that morning, and was very bad.

Hearing there was a doctor staying at the home station, he had come down to see if he could come to their assistance.
"I'll go, of course," said the Doctor; "but let me get something to eat first.

Is anybody with her ?" "Yes, a woman was with her; had been staying with them some days." "I hope you can find the way in the dark," said the Doctor, "for I can tell you I can't." "No fear, sir," said the man; "there's a track all the way, and the moon's full.

If it wasn't for the fog it would be as bright as day." He took a hasty meal, and started.

They went at a foot's pace, for the shepherd was on foot.