"
"The fact that he's alive and that I now may restore him is
enough, papa."
"Well, I want Dr. Barnes present when you meet him."
"Certainly; at least within call."
"I must stipulate too," said Mrs. Kemble. "I don't wish the coming
scenes to take place in a hotel, and under the eyes of that
gossip, Jackson. I don't see why Hobart took him there."
"I do," said Mr. Kemble, standing up for his favorite. "Hobart has
already endured more than mortal man ought, yet he has been most
delicately considerate. No one but Jackson and Dr. Barnes know
about Nichol and his condition. I have also had Nichol's father
and mother sent for on my own responsibility, for they should take
their share of the matter. Hobart believes that Helen can restore
Nichol's memory. This would simplify everything and save many
painful impressions. You see, it's such an obscure trouble, and
there should be no ill-advised blundering in the matter. The
doctors in Washington told Hobart that a slight shock, or the
sight of an object that once had the strongest hold upon his
thoughts--well, you understand.
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