Whitelaw Reid: “These are undeniable evidences of progress in physical well-being.”

Something, however, must be done to disperse this unwholesome gathering at Newbern, or the tumor, thus neglected, may do serious injury.

That would be “jumping from the frying-pan into the fire,” indeed.

And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?

I never saw hands more cheerful or contented than some managed on this last plan were.