Chapter 1861 of 1964 · 63 words · ~1 min read

XXXIII.

"Quite well; yes,--no."--These answers were mysterious, And yet his looks appeared to sanction both, However they might savour of delirious; Something like illness of a sudden growth Weighed on his spirit, though by no means serious: But for the rest, as he himself seemed both To state the case, it might be ta'en for granted It was not the physician that he wanted.