His act, when he had it off, was demonstrative of his keenness.

He turned up the outside of the wrap and smelled it carefully.
"I am going now," he said.

"I shall come early in the morning; unless, of course, I am sent for before.

But all seems well tonight." The next to appear was Sergeant Daw, who went quietly into the room and took the seat vacated by the Doctor.

I still remained outside; but every few minutes looked into the room.