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My dearest one , when I return , it will be to stay with you -- for ever . '' She was too ill to note the significance of his words ; she only knew that they gave her comfort . He hurried from the room . In less than an hour he must be at the London Bridge terminus , or in all probability the five o'clock train would carry Dr. Jedd to St. Leonards ; and on Dr. Jedd his chief hope rested . `` Do you believe me now ? '' he asked of Mrs. Woolper as he went out into the hall . `` I do , '' she answered in a whisper ; `` and I will do what you want . ''