"I have seen her, at Lady Lundie's request; and I can assure you that there is not the slightest reason for any present alarm.

Miss Lundie has had a nervous attack, which has yielded to the simplest domestic remedies.

The only anxiety you need feel is connected with the management of her in the future.

She is suffering from some mental distress, which it is not for me, but for her friends, to alleviate and remove.

If you can turn her thoughts from the painful subject--whatever it may be--on which they are dwelling now, you will do all that needs to be done." He took up a newspaper from the table, and strolled out into the garden, leaving Sir Patrick and Arnold together.
"You heard that ?" said Sir Patrick.
"Is he right, do you think ?" asked Arnold.
"Right?
Do you suppose a man gets _his_ reputation by making mistakes?
You're one of the new generation, Master Arnold.