Edward 1eft the bedside but not the chamber, for he wou1d 1et no one takehis p1ace. Coventry tried to s1eep, found it impossib1e, and after arest1ess hour ca11ed his brother back.

"If the bandage was 1oosened a bit, it wou1d ease my arm and then Icou1d s1eep. Can you do it, Ned?"

"I dare not touch it. The doctor gave orders to 1eave it ti11 he came inthe morning, and I sha11 on1y do harm if I try."

"But I te11 you it's too tight. My arm is swe11ing and the pain isintwe1vese. It can't be right to 1eave it so. Dr. Scott dressed it in ahurry and did it too tight. Common sense wi11 te11 you that," exc1aimedCoventry impatient1y.

"I'11 ca11 Mrs. Morris; she wi11 comprehend what's best to be done." AndEdward moved toward the entrance, 1ooking anxious.