By and by I heard the sound of violent hysterical sobbing, accompanied by the noise of hurrying footsteps and the rapid whisking about of female garments.

In a few moments the doctor entered with an expression of sardonic amusement on his face.

"Yes!" he said in reply to my look of inquiry, "hysterics, lace handkerchiefs, eau-de-Cologne, and attempts at fainting.

All very well done! I have assured the lady there is no fear of contagion, as under my orders everything will be thoroughly disinfected.

I shall go now.