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head be examined. Does this little girl make a jest of it?—Yes, yes, let him be examined, and then you will be no longer undecided on the treatment of your little will o' the wisp?

To be sure that would be something gained.

Let us try for it, at least; I'll go to the doctor forthwith.

O no, no! not yet: you are too sudden, too hasty, Mr. Brightly. I must have more time to consider of it.

And let the doctor proceed on his tour, and repent when the opportunity is past.

Does he leave the place so soon?

I have heard so: this will be your only opportunity.

Go, then, go!—O how hasty and teasing these opportunities are!