Gerald was descending.

The boy's face was white, and his eyes were filled with fear.

Hamel stepped softly back from the door and met him at the foot of the stairs.
"Did you hear that cry ?" he whispered.
Gerald nodded.
"It woke me up.

What do you suppose it was ?" Hamel shook his head.
"Some one in pain," he replied.

"I don't understand it.