both start.

Rose popped her head through the window to say "come in," while
Dr. Alec hastily rubbed the sleeve of his jacket across his eyes and
began to whistle again.

Phebe appeared with a cup of coffee.

"Debby told me to bring this and help you get up," she said,
opening her black eyes wide, as if she wondered how on earth "the
sailor man" got there.

"I'm all dressed, so I don't need any help. I hope that is good and
strong," added Rose, eyeing the steaming cup with an eager look.

But she did not get it, for a brown hand took possession of it as her
uncle said quickly

"Hold hard, my lass, and let me overhaul that dose before you take
it. Do you drink all this strong coffee every morning, Rose?"

"Yes, sir, and I like it. Auntie says it 'tones' me up, and I always
feel better after it."

"This accounts for the sleepless nights, the flutter your heart gets
into at the least start, and this is why that cheek of yours is pale
yellow instead of rosy red. No more coffee for you, my dear, and
by and by you'll see that I am right. Any new milk downstairs,
Phebe?"