Miracles happen.

They are not performed by man, however." "Have you spoken to Dr.Bates ?" "Yes.

He is coming to the hospital, to--to be with me." "He will not attempt to prevent the operation ?" "No.

He does not advise or sanction it, but he--understands." "And you will be held responsible for everything ?" "I suppose so," said he bitterly.
She was silent for a long time.

"I think I shall object to the operation, Braden," she said at last.
"For my sake and not for his, I take it," he said.
"I may as well give him the tablets myself, as to consent to your method of--of--" She could not finish the sentence.
"It isn't quite the same," he said.