But you had better not come until this afternoon, and then you must not stay long.

The doctors say he must rest quietly." "I will come at four o'clock.

Thank you.

Good-bye." "Good-bye." The click of the instrument, as Folco hung the receiver on the hook, and it was over.

He shut his eyes and leaned back in his chair, his arms hanging by his sides as if there were no strength in them, and his head falling forward till his chin rested on his chest.