Do you remember that time last summer I treated him for those carbuncles on his neck ? '' `` Yes -- yes . '' `` I took the opportunity to examine the scars on his head thoroughly . I 've always thought Dick was a very interesting case from a medical point of view . Lately I 've been studying the history of trephining and the cases where it has been employed . Anne , I have come to the conclusion that if Dick Moore were taken to a good hospital and the operation of trephining performed on several places in his skull , his memory and faculties might be restored . '' `` Gilbert ! '' Anne 's voice was full of protest . `` Surely you do n't mean it ! '' `` I do , indeed . And I have decided that it is my duty to broach the subject to Leslie . '' `` Gilbert Blythe , you shall NOT do any such thing , '' cried Anne vehemently . `` Oh , Gilbert , you wo n't -- you wo n't . You could n't be so cruel . Promise me you wo n't . '' `` Why , Anne-girl , I did n't suppose you would take it like this . Be reasonable -- '' `` I wo n't be reasonable -- I ca n't be reasonable -- I AM reasonable . It is you who are unreasonable . Gilbert , have you ever once thought what it would mean for Leslie if Dick Moore were to be restored to his right senses ? Just stop and think !
She 's unhappy enough now ; but life as Dick 's nurse and attendant is a thousand times easier XXXXX her than life as Dick 's wife .
Leslie for from like of on right that to trephining