The sympathy felt for him through the whole parish is wonderful--but by none more than by his brother Woodward." This explanation, however, came too late.

Greatrakes's impressions were unchanged.
"I think I will cure him," he proceeded; "but after his recovery let him be cautious in taking any drink unless from the hands of his mother or his father." He then placed his hands over his face and chest, which he kept rubbing for at least a quarter of an hour, when, to their utter astonishment, Charles pronounced himself in as good health as he had ever enjoyed in his lift.
"This, sir," said he, "is wonderful; why, I am perfectly restored to health.

As I live, this man must have the power of God about him to be able to effect such an extraordinary cure: and he has also cured my darling Alice.

What can I say?
Father, give him a hundred--five hundred pounds." Greatrakes smiled.
"You don't know, it seems," he replied, "that I do not receive remuneration for any cures I may effect.

I am wealthy and independent, and I fear that if I were to make the wonderful gift which God has bestowed on me the object of mercenary gain, it might be withdrawn from me altogether.