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But Anne had told her that his anxiety was a pitiful thing to see , and that it had left him perceptibly weaker . Certain it was that he was failing fast . So fast that on some days Virginia , watching him , would send Ned or Shadrach in hot haste for Dr. Polk . At noon Anne would relieve Virginia , -- Anne or her mother , -- and frequently Mr. Brinsmade would come likewise . For it is those who have the most to do who find the most time for charitable deeds . As the hour for their coming drew near , the Judge would be seeking the clock , and scarce did Anne 's figure appear in the doorway before the question had arisen to his lips -- `` And how is my young Captain to-day ? '' That is what he called him , -- `` My young Captain . ''