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And the doctor tells me that under the combined influence of good nursing and unexpected happiness , Lester is gaining faster than he could have deemed possible . What is the time fixed upon for the ceremony which is to rob you of your patronymic , sister mine ? '' `` Add to it , you should say , '' she corrected , with a charming blush . `` Noon of day after to-morrow is the hour . Edward , do you know that our good doctor is a Waldensian ? '' `` No , I did not , and am pleased to learn it ; though I was satisfied that he was no Papist . '' `` Yes , he is one of that long-persecuted noble race , and will take you to see his pastor on our behalf .