[Door opens. Phillip enters quietly. He shows surprise at finding her sitting up. Her hands are stretched out towards the door where the Doctor has vanished. As he enters, the clock strikes the last three strokes of six o’clock.
Phillip
You rang. I just slipped back to see——
Mrs. Lattin
(Low.) Phocion … my faithful.…
Phillip
Eh? Are you all right? I mustn’t stay. Doctor Ogilvie will be here any minute.
Mrs. Lattin
(Low.) Paulo … my dear one.… I——
Phillip