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But I do not mind that so much as his turning so pale and thin."
"Oh, it is all part of one malady."
"Then you know what is the matter?"
"I think I do; and yours is a wise and timely anxiety. Your brother's is
a very delicate case of hyperaesthetic character; and I should like to
have the advice of a profound physician. Let me see, Dr. Wycherley will
be with me to-morrow: may I bring him over as a friend?"
This proposal did not at all suit Mr. Hardie. He put his own construction
on Alfred's pallor and dejection, and was uneasy at the idea of his being
cross-questioned by a couple of doctors:
"No, no," said he; "Taff has fancies enough already. I cannot have you
gentlemen coming here to fill his head with many more."
"Oh, he has fancies, has he?" said Osmond keenly. "My dear sir, we shall
not say one word to _him:_ that might irritate him: but I should like
_you_ to hear a truly learned opinion."
Jane looked so imploringly that Mr. Hardie yielded a reluctant assent, on
those terms.
So the next day, by appointment, Mr. Osmond introduced his friend Dr.


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