I shall mention to all my friends that you are my body-physician." She spoke like one of the Royal Family.

But Dr.Carruthers had no inclination to laugh.

His eyes were dim as he murmured his acknowledgments.

It was fame, it was fortune, in those parts to be approved by Lady Anne Hamilton.

Hitherto she had been understood to swear by Dr.Pownall.
"It means a deal to us, Lady Anne," he said, stumbling over his words.
"We had made up our minds to give up the big house and look for a slum practice.