plenty of walking exercise taken at a brisk pace, and more ease
and comfort in the matter of dress.

"Your daughter's lungs have no room to play, madam," he said; "her
heart is compressed. No one can expect to be healthy under such
circumstances."

"I have my own medical attendant, Dr. Wade," Mrs. Hannay said
decidedly.

"No doubt, madam, no doubt. All I can say is, if his recommendations
are not the same as mine, he must be a downright fool. Very well,
Miss Hannay, I think we understand each other; I shall be on board
by eleven o'clock, and shall keep a sharp lookout for you. Don't be
later than twelve; she will warp out of the dock by one at latest,
and if you miss that your only plan will be to take the train down
to Tilbury, and hire a boat there."

"I shall be in time, sir," Isobel said.

"Well, I hope you will, but my experience of women is pretty
extensive, and I have scarcely met one who could be relied upon
to keep an appointment punctually. Don't laden yourself more than
you can help with little bags, and parcels, and bundles of all
kinds; I expect you will be three or four in a cabin, and you will
find that there is no room for litter. Take the things you will
require at first in one or two flat trunks which will stow under
your berth; once a week or so, if the weather is fine, you will be
able to get at your things in the hold. Do try if possible to pack
all the things that you are likely to want to get at during the