What would her husband say, if she (who had extorted his promise never to see the governess again) brought Sydney Westerfield back to the house?
The doctor spoke to her more strongly still.
"I don't presume to inquire into your private reasons for hesitating to follow my advice," he said; "but I am bound to tell you the truth.

My poor little patient is in serious danger--every hour of delay is an hour gained by death.

Bring that lady to the bedside as fast as your carriage can fetch her, and let us see the result.

If Kitty recognizes her governess--there, I tell you plainly, is the one chance of saving the child's life." Mrs.Linley's resolution flashed on him in her weary eyes--the eyes which, by day and night alike, had known so little rest.

She rang for her maid.