"I brought Grace back last night in sheer despair, and I sent for the doctor this morning.

He is at the head of his profession; he is said to be making ten thousand a year; and he knows no more about it than I do.

I am quite serious.

The great physician has just gone away with two guineas in his pocket.

One guinea, for advising me to keep her quiet; another guinea for telling me to trust to time.