I scarce know if that be true.

One or two of us have been sick, and some say that Janet and Dan have both had a touch of the distemper; but they soon were sound again.

They all go about amongst the sick.

Father has been one of the examiners all the time through; and though they only appoint them for a month, he will not give up his office.

He says that so long as he and his family are preserved, so long will he strive to do his duty towards his fellow men.