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Always speak kindly and pleasantly. They'll
take you to a pleasant home when I'm through with you, and you
must mind them. They'll be good to you everyway."
Nichol grinned acquiescence and said: "All right, Doctor."
"Now you show your good sense. We'll have you sound and happy
yet." The doctor thought a moment and then asked: "Mr. Nichol, I
suppose that after our visit to Mr. Kemble, you and your wife
would prefer to take your son home with you?"
"Certainly," was the prompt response.
"I would advise you to do so. After our next effort, however it
results, we all will need rest and time for thought. Captain,
remain here a few moments with your father and mother. Listen
good-naturedly and answer pleasantly to whatever they may say to
you. I will be back soon."


CHAPTER XIII
"I'M HELEN"

Dr. Barnes descended the stairs to the parlor where Mr. Kemble
impatiently awaited him. "Well?" said the banker, anxiously.
"I will explain while on the way to your house. The carriage is
still ready, I suppose?" to Jackson.


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