The head physician, feeling a sense of responsibility, had sent for me.

It was impossible to detain her on the ground that she was not fit to be trusted by herself at large, in consequence of the difference of opinion among the doctors on the case.
All that could be done was to give me due notice, and to leave the matter in my hands.

On seeing her for the second time, I found her sullen and reserved.

She openly attributed my inability to find the nurse to want of zeal for her interests on my part.

I had, on my side, no authority whatever to detain her.