However, no harm has been done.

But you will understand that prompt action was necessary.

What on earth was your cousin's little game ?" "It is quite inexplicable to me," said Helen, slowly, "that you should have any knowledge of my cousin's letter.

Also, you have obviously been prompt, but I have not the faintest idea why prompt action was necessary." "Didn't your cousin give you my message ?" "Your name was not mentioned in his letter." "Did he tell you of Ronnie's critical condition ?" "He said Ronnie told him he had never felt fitter in his life, and added that he looked it." Dick leapt to his feet, walked over to the window, and muffled a few remarks about Aubrey Treherne, in the curtains.

Nevertheless Helen heard them.
"Is--Ronnie--ill ?" she asked, with trembling lips.
Dick came back.
"Ronnie is desperately ill, Mrs.West.But, now he is safely at home, within easy reach of the best advice, we will soon have him all right again.