But really ill people are seldom cross, and the tried nurse may take to heart the comforting thought that one rarely hears of a man dying in a bad humor.

It is undoubtedly discouraging to have a patient turn away from a carefully prepared dainty with a shudder of disgust and revulsion.

It may sound harsh to say it, but nobody, sick or well, has the right to do such an unkind and rude thing.

Any one in extreme bodily discomfort cannot be always smiling and uttering thanks, but he can be gentle and appreciative of the efforts that are made toward mitigating his distress.

On his own account, as well as for the sake of his attendant, he should keep up a semblance of cheerfulness, the moral force of which is great.