But Dr. Brown's report did not quite settle the matter, for after the
approved manner of the profession he declined to commit himself to
any definite statement except that it was a nasty wound, that it might
easily have been worse, and he promised to look in with Dr. Hudson
to-morrow. Meantime he expressed the profound hope that Mrs.
Waring-Gaunt might get them as speedily as was consistent with safety to
their destination, and that supper might not be too long delayed.

"We can trust Mrs. Waring-Gaunt for the first," said Larry with
confidence, "and mother for the second." In neither the one nor the
other was Larry mistaken, for Mrs. Waring-Gaunt in a very few minutes
discharged both passengers and freight at the Gwynnes' door, and supper
was waiting.

"We greatly appreciate your kindness, Mrs. Waring-Gaunt," said Dr.
Brown, bowing courteously over her hand. "I shall look in upon your
brother to-morrow morning. I hardly think there is any great cause for
anxiety."

"Oh, thank you, Dr. Brown, I am glad to hear you say that. It would be
very good of you to look in to-morrow."

"Good-night," said Jane, her rare smile illuminating her dark face. "It
was so good of you to come for us. It has been a delightful ride. I hope
your brother will be better to-morrow."

"Thank you, my dear," said Mrs. Waring-Gaunt. "I should be glad to have
you come over to us. I am sure my brother would be glad to know you."

"Do you think so," said Jane doubtfully. "You know I am not very clever.
I am not like Kathleen or Nora." The deep blue eyes looked wistfully at
her out of the plain little face.

"I am perfectly certain he would love to know you, Jane--if I may call
you so," said Mrs. Waring-Gaunt, impulsively kissing her.

"Oh, you are so kind," said Jane. "I will come then to-morrow."

The welcome to the Gwynne home was without fuss or effusiveness but had
the heart quality that needs no noisy demonstration.

"We are glad to have you with us at Lakeside Farm," said Mr. Gwynne
heartily, as he ushered Dr. Brown and Jane into the big living room,
where his wife stood waiting.

"You are welcome to us, Dr. Brown," said the little lady. And something
in the voice and manner made Dr. Brown know that the years that had
passed since his first meeting with her had only deepened the feeling of
gratitude and affection in her heart toward him. "We have not forgotten
nor shall we ever forget your kindness to us when we were strangers
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