But there 's nobody . I have n't a relative in the world , and there are times when I 'd give almost anything to have one . Well , I must try to be satisfied with friendship , instead . Margaret 's meditations were interrupted by a brisk footstep behind her , and presently Dr. Forbes came up . `` Good afternoon , Miss Campbell . Taking a constitutional ? '' `` Yes . Is n't it a lovely day ? I suppose you are on your professional rounds . How are all your patients ? '' `` Most of them are doing well . But I 'm sorry to say I have a new one and am very much worried about her . Do you know Freda Martin ? '' `` The little teacher in the Primary Department who boards with the Wayes ? Yes , I 've met her once or twice . Is she ill ? '' `` Yes , seriously . It 's typhoid , and she has been going about longer than she should . I do n't know what is to be done with her . It seems she is like yourself in one respect , Miss Campbell ; she is utterly alone in the world .
Mrs. Waye is crippled XXXXX rheumatism and ca n't nurse her , and I fear it will be impossible to get a nurse in Blythefield .
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