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But I feel as though Mrs.Paige should not go alone." "Oh, all right," said the doctor gruffly.

"And you'd better start at once; that train leaves at mid-day." And, turning to his class: "Now, ladies, if you will kindly put away those rags and give me your strict and undivided attention!"-- his voice rumbled off into a growl.
Ailsa was already putting on her hat.

Presently Letty Lynden came out of the inner office, carrying a light scarf over her arm.

She and Ailsa bade a hasty and excited good-bye to the ladies of the class; thanked Dr.Benton; listened solemnly to instructions; promised to obey; and gave him tremulous hands in leave taking.
"If those ungrateful dogs of soldiers don't appreciate you two young ladies, come home on the next train, where you'll be appreciated," grumbled the doctor.