When young things begin to gain health they gain it rapidly.

The waxen tinge had left Colin's skin and a warm rose showed through it; his beautiful eyes were clear and the hollows under them and in his cheeks and temples had filled out.

His once dark, heavy locks had begun to look as if they sprang healthily from his forehead and were soft and warm with life.

His lips were fuller and of a normal color.

In fact as an imitation of a boy who was a confirmed invalid he was a disgraceful sight.