'You seem to think,' retorted the doctor, 'that everybody isdisposed to be hard-hearted to-day, except yourself, Miss Rose.I only hope, for the sake of the rising male sex generally, thatyou may be found in as vulnerable and soft-hearted a mood by thefirst eligible young fellow who appeals to your compassion; and Iwish I were a young fellow, that I might avail myself, on thespot, of such a favourable opportunity for doing so, as thepresent.'。, 'I would not for the world, sir,' replied Oliver. 'Indeed youmay believe me. Mr. Losberne's words were, that she would liveto bless us all for many years to come. I heard him say so.'