you a prescription which will, I trust, by God's blessing, give relief to
some of the most distressing symptoms."

"Even partial relief will be most welcome," sighed the patient. "Ah, if I
can but find strength for promised work!"

"Better let it alone and take what rest and ease you can," was the
parting advice of the physician.

"What a long, long visit the doctor is paying!" Evelyn had said to
herself several times before her eyes were gladdened with the sight of
his carriage rolling away down the drive.

"At last!" she cried, springing to her feet and hurrying back to the
house.

She found her father lying on a sofa, his face very pale, his eyes
closed.

She drew near on tiptoe, thinking he might have fallen asleep; but as she
reached the side of his couch he opened his eyes, and taking her hand
drew her down to his breast.

"My darling, my beloved child!" he whispered, putting his arm about her
and holding her fast with tender caresses.

"What did the doctor say, papa?" she asked, nestling closer to him and
laying her cheek to his. "Does he hope to make you well very soon?"

For a moment there was no reply, and Evelyn, startled at her father's