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 *doubtedly assist the forces of nature in prolonging our miserable existence; but the pathology of leprosy shows that to cure, something besides faith is needed, and that something had never been discovered. But we persevered conscientiously, and instead of abandoning ourselves to despair lived mechanically day by day. My rheumatic pains were greatly benefited by the baths, and Wing's appetite surely spoke well for the bracing climate; but otherwise there was no perceptible change on Dr. Herschel's first visit to us.

"Three months passed by, six; surely I felt better than in years; but poor Wing! even in six months, I could see progress in the ravages of the disease, but he made no complaint.

"October, and another visit from Dr. Herschel. He pronounced me better and my companion worse. Unpacking his bag, the doctor carefully took out two syringes and, filling both, emptied the contents of one into Wing's cheek; then, baring one foot, the con