"Murder!" she screamed.
Annie, hearing this blood-curdling word, rushed out of the front door, and fell into the arms of a policeman, whispering "Murder."
The policeman, seeing the open door, went into the hall, and saw Mrs. Blenners wringing her hands, like wet cloths, over the banisters.
He took four flying leaps, and stood beside her.
"What's the matter?" he said.
She silently pointed at the best bedroom.
At that moment Bill put his head out at the door, and said, "She'll be all right soon!"
He had dashed water in her face, and had put a pillow under her head. Mrs. Blenners and the policeman bent over her as she was opening her eyes.
"She fainted," said Bill.