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ing illnesses, twice the blind staggers, and 

 once the distemper; and when either of us was 

 ill, he could not be coaxed from the bedside. 

 No matter who watched at night, Bruno would 

 watch too, and no slightest sound nor move- 

 ment escaped his vigilance. 



How often since he left us have I longed in 

 weary vigils for the comfort of his presence ! 



