When it was over, poor Russell seemed to amend, and the removal of the perpetual pain gave him relief.

They were all deeply moved at his touching resignation; no murmur, no cry escaped him; no words but the sweetest thanks for every little office of kindness done to him.

A few days after, he asked Dr.Underhay "if he might see Eric ?" "Yes, my boy," said the doctor kindly, "you may see him, and one or two other of your particular friends if you like, provided you don't excite yourself too much.

I trust you will get better now." So Eric and Montagu were told by Dr.Rowlands that at six they might go and see their friend.

"Be sure," he added, "that you don't startle or excite him." They promised, and after school on that beautiful evening of early summer they went to the sick-room door Stopping, they held their breath, and knocked very gently.