The doctor saw this, and honestly dreading to lose sight of her, he said, eagerly, "Between ourselves, if I am successful with her I will take her away myself for a month or two, as soon as we are married, which I hope will be before the chilly weather comes on.

This will be so very much better than letting her go now." The proposal pleased Melbury much.

There could be hardly any danger in postponing any desirable change of air as long as the warm weather lasted, and for such a reason.

Suddenly recollecting himself, he said, "Your time must be precious, doctor.

I'll get home-along.