I have not given the address, by way of preventing any visits from
being paid here without my permission. All I have done is to undertake
to forward the letter, and I shall probably find it at my house when I
get back. Can you stop at home until I send my man with it? There is not
the least hope of my being able to bring it myself. All you need do is
to watch for an opportunity when she is not in the front room, and to
put the letter where she can see it when she comes in. The handwriting
on the address will break the news before she opens the letter. Say
nothing to her about it--take care that the landlady is within call--and
leave her to herself. I know I can trust _you_ to follow my directions,
and that is why I ask you to do us this service. You look out of spirits
this morning. Natural enough. You're used to plenty of fresh air,
captain, and you're beginning to pine in this close place."
"May I ask a question, doctor? Is _she_ pining in this close place, too?
When her sister comes, will her sister take her away?"
"Decidedly, if my advice is followed. She will be well enough to be
moved in a week or less. Good-day. You are certainly out of spirits, and
your hand feels feverish.
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