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A man stood before him, as clearly recognized as his own image in
a mirror. The captain was not out of his mind in any familiar
sense of the word; he remembered distinctly what had happened for
months past. He must recall, he must be MADE to recollect the
vital truths of his life on which not only his happiness but that
of others depended. Although totally ignorant of what the wisest
can explain but vaguely, Mr. Nichol was bent on restoring his son
by the sheer force of will, making him remember by telling him
what he should and must recall. This he tried to do with strong,
eager insistence. "Why, Albert," he urged, "I'm your father; and
that's your mother."
Nichol shook his head and looked at the doctor, who added gravely,
"That's all true."
"Yes," resumed Mr. Nichol, with an energy and earnestness of
utterance which compelled attention. "Now listen to reason. As I
was saying, you were wounded in the head, and you have forgotten
what happened before you were hurt. But you must remember, you
must, indeed, or you will break your mother's heart and mine,
too.


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