Will she believe this and try ? '' Something in Uncle Alec 's face touched Rose to the heart , and when he held out his hand with that anxious troubled look in his eyes , she was moved to put up her innocent lips and seal the contract with a confiding kiss . The strong arm held her close a minute , and she felt the broad chest heave once as if with a great sigh of relief ; but not a word was spoken till a tap at the door made both start . Rose popped her head through the window to say `` come in , '' while Dr. Alec hastily rubbed the sleeve of his jacket across his eyes and began to whistle again . Phebe appeared with a cup of coffee . `` Debby told me to bring this and help you get up , '' she said , opening her black eyes wide , as if she wondered how on earth `` the sailor man '' got there . `` I 'm all dressed , so I do n't need any help . I hope that is good and strong , '' added Rose , eyeing the steaming cup with an eager look . But she did not get it , for a brown hand took possession of it as her uncle said quickly , `` Hold hard , my lass , and let me overhaul that dose before you take it . Do you drink all this strong coffee every morning , Rose ? '' `` Yes , sir , and I like it . Auntie says it ` tones ' me up , and I always feel better after it . '' `` This accounts for the sleepless nights , the flutter your heart gets into at the least start , and this is why that cheek of yours is pale yellow instead of rosy red . No more coffee for you , my dear , and by and by you 'll see that I am right . Any new milk downstairs , Phebe ? '' `` Yes , sir , plenty right in from the barn . '' `` That 's the drink for my patient . Go bring me a pitcherful , and another cup ; I want a draught myself . This wo n't hurt the honeysuckles , for they have no nerves to speak of . '' And , to Rose 's great discomfort , the coffee went after the medicine .
Dr. XXXXX saw the injured look she put on , but took no notice , and presently banished it by saying pleasantly , `` I 've got a capital little cup among my traps , and I 'll give it to you to drink your milk in , as it is made of wood that is supposed to improve whatever is put into it something like a quassia cup .
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