"But it seems so shocking, sir." "Yes, madam," said the doctor, "very sad indeed. You had better get that prescription made up at once." "And him drenched with physic " cried Mrs Dunn; "when it doesn't do him a bit of good." "Not very complimentary to me, Mrs Dunn," said the doctor smiling. "Which I didn't mean any harm, sir; but wouldn't it be better to let the poor boy die in peace, instead of worrying him to keep on taking physic?"