"I am better--much better.

I don't think I am ill at all." "For the first time, I suspect the contrary," replied the apprentice, "since you are afraid of owning it.

But this is not a matter to be trifled with.

Doctor Hodges will soon settle the point." And he hurried out of the room to summon the physician.
"Oh! mother!--dear Patience!" roared Blaize, capering about in an ecstasy of terror; "don't let the doctor come near me.

Keep me out of his sight.