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He rubbed his eyes and roused himself; but he doubted, when he

had done so, whether he was not still asleep. For, going to the

door of the Doctor's room and looking in, he perceived that the

shoemaker's bench and tools were put aside again, and that the

Doctor himself sat reading at the window. He was in his usual

morning dress, and his face (which Mr. Lorry could distinctly

see), though still very pale, was calmly studious and attentive.

Even when he had satisfied himself that he was awake, Mr. Lorry

felt giddily uncertain for some few moments whether the late

shoemaking might not be a disturbed dream of his own; for, did

not his eyes show him his friend before him in his accustomed

clothing and aspect, and employed as usual; and was there any

sign within their range, that the change of which he had so

strong an impression had actually happened?