Moreover, it seemed to him that those who went about their daily duties, and shrank not from contact with the sick when it was needful, fared better than many who shut themselves up at home, and feared to look forth even from their windows.

As an examiner of health he was frequently brought into contact with the sick, and his son even oftener, and yet both kept their health wonderfully.
True, there were many amongst those who filled these perilous offices who did fall victims, but not more in proportion than others who shunned all contact with peril.

Steady nerves and a stout heart seemed as good preventives as any antidote; and the physicians who laboured ceaselessly and devotedly amongst the stricken ones seemed seldom to suffer.

Moreover, after all these weeks of terror, the minds of persons of all degrees were growing used to the sense of uncertainty and peril, and Janet's request aroused no very strenuous opposition from any member of her family.
"She shall please herself," said her father, after some discussion on the subject.

"God has been very merciful to us so far.