Austin Turold was standing on the threshold.
"This is bad news, doctor," he said, stepping quickly inside.

"I came ahead of the others--walked over.

Thalassa is waiting at the churchtown for the sergeant, who is away on some official business, but expected back shortly.

They may be here at any minute." He spoke a little breathlessly, as though with running, and seemed anxious to talk.

He went on--.
"How did it happen?
Tell me everything.