In vain Leonard whistled to her, and called her back.

She paid no attention whatever to him.
"I almost begin to fear," said Hodges, unable to repress a shudder, "that the poor animal will, indeed, be the means of discovering for us the object of our search." "I understand what you mean," rejoined Leonard, "and am of the same opinion as yourself.

Heaven grant we may be mistaken!" And as he spoke, he ran forward, and, followed by Hodges, reached the pest-house just as the litter was taken into it.
"Silence that accursed dog," cried one of the porters, "and bid a nurse attend us.

We have a patient for the women's ward." "Let me see her," cried Hodges.

"I am a physician." "Readily, sir," replied the porter.