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204 you." He took her hands and kissed them.

Ellie sat down by the familiar wheel-carriage, and felt at home again.

In a few minutes the doctor joined them. He wished Ellie to go and walk, but had allowed her to come and speak to Bertrand first. The Marquis talked a little with him while the children conversed together.

The next day he called at the villa. The doctor returned the call at the château. He thought the Marquis seemed uneasy and abstracted. At last he rose to go, but M. de Lys laid a hand on his arm.

"Pardon me, Monsieur! I have something to say to you. I know who you are. I have heard of your skill. Will you take the case of my son and see what—if anything—can be done for him?"

Dr. Vaughn was surprised, not only by the suddenness of this proposal, but by the feeling the proud man showed in his