Graham and
Johnny did their best for Jock, his mother seemed to see and think of
nothing but Armine, who lay senseless and cold in spite of all their
efforts.
It was soon that Jock began to moan and turn and struggle painfully
back to life. When he opened his eyes with a dazed half-
consciousness, and something like a word came from between his lips,
Mr. Graham sent John to call the mother, saying very low, "Get her
away. She will bear it better when she sees this one coming round."
John had deep and reverent memories connected with Armine. He knew-—
as few did know-—how steadfastly that little gentle fellow could hold
the right, and more than once the two had been almost alone against
their world. Besides, he was Mother Carey's darling! Johnny felt as
if his heart would break, as with trembling lips he tried to speak,
as if in glad hope, as he told his aunt that Jock was speaking and
wanted her, while he looked all the time at the still, white,
inanimate face.
She looked at him half in distrust.
"Yes! Indeed, indeed," he said, "Jock wants you."
She went; Johnny took her place. The efforts at restoration were
slackening. The attendants were shaking their heads and saying, "der
Arme."
Mr. Graham came up to him, saying in his ear, "She is engrossed with
the other.
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