He won't want any one fussing over him now.

We are going for a pull; come along and steer," said Frank, for the sunset promised to be fine, and the boys liked a brisk row in their newly painted boat, the "Rhodora." "Go ahead and get ready, I'll just cut round and ask at the door.

It will seem kind, and I must know how Ed is.

Won't be long;" and Jack was off at his best pace.
The others were waiting impatiently when he came back with slower steps and a more anxious face.
"How is the old fellow ?" called Frank from the boat, while Gus stood leaning on an oar in a nautical attitude.
"Pretty sick.

Had the doctor.