Were you hoping that I would interpose an objection ?" "Yes.

I am not qualified to take charge of--" "Pardon me, Braden, if I remind you, that so far as Mr.Thorpe's chances for recovery are concerned, he might safely be attended by the simplest novice.

The result would be the same." She spoke without a trace of irony.
"Dr.Bates and the others were willing to continue, but what was the use?
They do not leave you a thing to stand on, Braden.

There is nothing that you can do.

I am sorry.