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But when he came he shook his head very much , for he could not understand what was the matter ; and when he persuaded Roderick to lift up his eyelids , to let him see his eyes , he could perceive nothing amiss but a little redness , which the wind and sand quite accounted for . Still the child was uneasy , and would keep his eyes shut ; so the Doctor thought he must try something , and he used some lotions common in such cases ; but , as they did no good , the kind old gentleman , at Madeline 's request , consented to sit by the little boy 's bedside at night ; when , all at once , as he was carefully dabbing his eyes with rosewater , he perceived that the child was fast asleep . The Doctor was delighted , and went to his mother , who was then with her husband , and said that as Roderick had gone to sleep so nicely , he had no doubt that his eyes would be well when he awoke in the morning , and so he took his leave , for he had other patients to visit . It was then between twelve and one o'clock , and Lady Madeline , much comforted in heart , went to bed . At an early hour next morning , however , she went to Roderick 's bedside , and perceived he was just waking . To the question of `` How are you , my darling ? '' his cheerful joyous voice made answer , `` Oh , quite well , Mamma , and I 've such a funny dream to tell you , and my eyes do n't hurt me a bit , not a bit !