Morley Roberts

“ She adored music, and her own voice was music. His was strong, admirably modulated, full of laughter, and yet master of tears. He could sing, aye! and had sung for her and her brother that very night, and had made her tremble. ”

“ But Courtney said “Nonsense,” and, lifting her hand, he kissed it.
“You're a brave woman, and one of the best, too. I'll fix you up to-night and give you something to make you feel strong. Now I'll call Lady Hale.”
And when Lady Hale came in, she found Anne able to smile, while the doctor was very cheerful.
“I'm going to give her something that will put her all right in no time,” said Courtney, “but the most important part of the prescription depends on you, Lady Hale.”
“Dear me!” said Lady Hale. “And what is it? You may command me, doctor, of course you may.” ”

“ On no account disturb her after she goes to bed.”
“How delightful!” said Lady Hale. “Now, could anything be more pleasant? Out of evil comes good, and you shall have the nicest room in the house, Anne, and I'll bring you some dinner here. But isn't she to have some strong medicine, doctor?”
“I'm just going to write a prescription,” said Courtney. “It will make Lady Anne as strong as a lion.” ”

“ Felicia replied coldly enough:
“Better, I think; she only fainted.”
Hector pushed Courtney into the library, Where he found Lady Anne on the couch and Lady Hale, armed with a bottle and a large fan, which she wielded vigorously, sitting close beside her.
“Ah, my dear, here's the doctor. Now you'll be all right,” she exclaimed. “The doctor puts every one all right. Perhaps you'd like me to leave you with him for a minute?”
“Yes,” said Anne faintly. She looked up at the doctor, and then dropped her eyes.
“Call me when you want me, doctor,” said Lady Hale. ”