I will not sport with fate, nor tamper thus
With man's credulity and nature's strength.
No: I will gently coincide with nature,
And give her time and scope to work the cure--
Strengthening the patient's heart with trust in God,
And teaching him that genuine health depends
On true obedience to the natural laws
Ordained for man--not on the doctor's skill.

_Enter_ DENNIS, _with a card to the Doctor_.

DENNIS.
The gentleman awaits you in the hall.

DR. MARGRAVE (_reading the card_).
"Reverend Paul Godfrey"--my old college chum!
Is't possible! (_To_ DENNIS.) Bring him up, instantly.
[_Exit_ DENNIS.

I have not seen him since our hands were clasped
In Harvard Hall:--I wonder if he'll know me.
(_Enter_ REV. PAUL GODFREY.)
Ah! welcome! welcome!--You are Godfrey still.
The changes of--how many years have passed
Since last we parted?

GODFREY.
Thirty years;--and you--

MARGRAVE.