Nobody seems to have the least doubt about it," the doctor said bitterly.

"I am almost sure that he had nothing to do with it; but if he did it it was when he was in a state of such passion that he was practically irresponsible for his actions.

At any rate, I am prepared to swear that his mind is unhinged at present.

I will go back now and fetch two or three books and will then sit by him.

He needs watching." For several hours the doctor sat reading by Ned's bedside.