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(Greek passage.) Euripides: Alcestis. Rejoice thy spirit: drink: the passing day Esteem thine own, and all beyond as Fortune's.
The doctor was not long without remembering his promise to revisit his new acquaintance, and, purposing to remain till the next morning, he set out later in the day. The weather was intensely hot: he walked slowly, and paused more frequently than usual, to rest under the shade of trees. He was shown into the drawing-room, where he was shortly joined by Mr. Falconer, and very cordially welcomed.