"I needn't ask you how you are.

I never saw you looking so well.

That comes of going right away and not hurrying back.

I think you were so wise! But, Duncan, I am sorry to see both sticks still! Have you seen your man since you came back ?" "I have." "Well ?" "I'm afraid there's no more soldiering for me." Catherine seemed more than sorry and disappointed; she looked quite indignant with the eminent specialist who had finally pronounced this opinion.

Was I sure he was the very best man for that kind of thing?
She would have a second opinion, if she were me.