We've had our last quarrel, Walter." Walter burst into tears over his father's hand, and nothing was said between them about their temporary estrangement.
The first thing Walter did was to get two professional nurses from Derby, and secure his father constant attention night and day, and, above all, nourishment at all hours of the night when the patient would take it.

On the afternoon after his arrival the Colonel fell into a sound sleep.

Then Walter ordered his horse, and in less than an hour was at Mrs.Gilbert's place..