"Just for single moment, doctor.

Postpone your operation.

Ten minutes, or even an hour, can be of no consequence.

But life or death may depend on your seeing my wife at once.

Come, doctor! Come, for God's sake!" Doctor Hillhouse looked at his watch again, stood in a bewildered, uncertain way for a few moments, and then turned quickly toward the door and went out, Mr.Ridley following.
"Get in," he said, waving his hand in the direction of his carriage, which still remained in front of his office.