He had determined to cast prudence and circumlocution to the
winds. On the morning following the episode in the mountains he
was waiting to meet her when she came down to breakfast. "I've
seen that boy, Miss Madison, and he's doing well."
"What! so early? You are a very kind-hearted man, Mr. Scofield."
"About as they average. That you are kind-hearted I know--at least
to every one except me--for I saw your expression as you examined
the little fellow's injury yesterday. You thought only of the
child--"
"I hope you did also, Mr. Scofield," she replied with an
exasperating look of surprise.
"You know well I did not," he answered bluntly. "I thought it
would be well worth while to have my leg broken if you would look
at me in the same way."
"Truly, Mr. Scofield, I fear you are not as kind-hearted as I
supposed you to be;" and then she turned to greet Mr.
Merriweather.
"Won't you let me drive you up to see the boy?" interposed
Scofield, boldly.
"I'm sorry, but I promised to go up with the doctor this morning."
And so affairs went on.
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