He had been so afraid lately of not being
quite honest with her and with himself. She had become so necessary
to him, nay, so essential, and by her skill and devotion had won so
deep a place in his gratitude. Their relation was of so intimate a
nature, their companionship so close and continuous; and into this
rather ideal state of things had heavily trodden Dr. Rob the other
day with a suggestion. Garth, alone with him, bad been explaining
how indispensable Miss Gray had become to his happiness and comfort,
and how much he dreaded a recall from her matron.
"I fear they do not let them go on indefinitely at one case; but
perhaps Sir Deryck can arrange that this should be an exception,"
said Garth.
"Oh, hang the matron, and blow Sir Deryck," said Dr. Rob breezily.
"If you want her as a permanency, make sure of her. Marry her, my
boy! I'll warrant she'd have you!"
Thus trod Dr. Rob, with heavily nailed boots, upon the bare toes of
a delicate situation.
Garth tried to put the suggestion out of his mind and failed.
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