Edward left the bedside but not the room, for he would let no one takehis place. Coventry tried to sleep, found it impossible, and after arestless hour called his brother back.

"If the bandage was loosened a bit, it would ease my arm and then Icould sleep. Can you do it, Ned?"

"I dare not touch it. The physician gave orders to leave it till he came inthe night, and I shall only do harm if I try."

"But I tell you it really is too tight. My arm is swelling and the pain isintense. It can't be right to leave it so. Dr. Scott dressed it in ahurry and did it too tight. Common sense will tell you that," saidCoventry impatiently.

"I'll call Mrs. Morris; she will understand what's best to be done." AndEdward moved toward the door, looking anxious.