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She was so far from well that she had decided to remain in bed . No , she wanted no breakfast , no doctor , no anybody . All the same , Mrs. Cranston sent her a dainty tray on which was displayed a most appetizing little feast , and Almira 's resolution gave way at sight of it . Wisely Mrs. Cranston refrained from calling , but other women were presently on hand to cheer and sympathize when at ten o'clock the commanding officer 's orderly appeared with the commanding officer 's compliments and he desired to see Mr. Davies at the office . `` Precisely as I told you , '' said Cranston , who was waiting for him on the walk without . `` It was best to let Devers make the attack . Now for the defence . ''