This in answer to a doubtful look from Miss Althorpe.
"This is a difficult problem you have set me," that lady remarked after a moment's thought. "But anything seems better than sending her away, or sending for the police. But do you suppose she will allow you in her room?"
"I think so; if her fever increases she will not notice much that goes on about her, and I think it will increase; I have seen enough of sickness to be something of a judge."
"And you will search her while she is unconscious?"
"Don't look so horrified, Miss Althorpe. I have promised you I will not worry her. She may need assistance in getting to bed. While I am giving it to her I can judge if there is anything concealed upon her person."
"Yes, perhaps."
"At all events, we shall know more than we do now. Shall I venture, Miss Althorpe?"
"I cannot say no," was the hesitating answer; "you seem so very much in earnest."
"And I am in earnest. I have reasons for being; consideration for you is one of them."
"I do not doubt it. And now will you come down to supper, Miss Butterworth?"