If you think you need anything else, don't hesitate to call.

I shall be in the next room." He started to voice his thanks, but she cut him short with a laugh.
"Good-night," she said.

Then she went out and closed the door after her.
He awoke several times during the night and each time took a taste of the medicine in the bottle.

But shortly after midnight he fell into a heavy sleep, from which he did not awaken until the dawn had come.

He lay quiet for a long time, until he heard steps in the kitchen, and then he rose and went to the door, throwing it open and standing on the threshold.
She was standing near the table, a coffee pot in her hand.