It is a terrible trial for me, but my duty to my son makes it imperative." The doctor bowed.
He drove at once to the humble dwelling of Mrs.Burke.
His errand was briefly explained.
"Can you come ?" he asked.

"I am authorized to offer you ten dollars a week for the time you spend there." "I would come in a minute, doctor, but what shall I do with Mary ?" "She shall stay at my house.

I will gladly take charge of her." "You are very kind, doctor.

I wouldn't want to expose her, but I don't mind myself.

I don't think I am in danger, for I've had the smallpox already." "Can you be ready in five minutes?
Tell Mary to pack up her things, and go to my house at once.