12/17 It came suddenly; we were caught unprepared--" "Suddenly, you say ?" "Yes, it hit him like a bullet. He ought to have broken the journey northward; he was not well when he arrived, but I never for a moment thought--" "Mr.Portlaw--please!" "Yes ?" "Is there a chance for him ?" "The doctors refuse to say so." "Do they say there is _no_ chance ?" "They haven't said that, Mrs.Malcourt.I think--" "Please, Mr.Portlaw!" "Yes, madam!" "Will you listen very carefully, please ?" "Certainly--" "Mr.Malcourt and I are leaving on the 10.20.You will please consult your time-table and keep us informed at the following stations--have you a pencil to write them down ?... Are you ready now? Mr.Malcourt wishes you to send the Morgan horses.... |