"I have the fullest confidence in you," said Mr. Rutland.
"You have not shown it," was Dr. Daincourt's rejoinder. "It is as though you have determined that you, and not I, shall be your daughter's physician."
However, he allowed himself to be prevailed upon to pay Miss Rutland yet another visit. But he gave his consent only upon the express stipulation that it should be his last, unless Mr. Rutland placed him in possession of information which would enable him to fully understand the case.
I come now to this fourth interview, which was pregnant with results.
Upon presenting himself at the house he was received by Mrs. Rutland, who said to him,
"My husband has consented that I should tell you all you desire to know with respect to our dear child."
"You have prevailed upon him to consent," said Dr. Daincourt.
"Yes," replied Mrs. Rutland, "I have, thank God! prevailed upon him to consent. Dear doctor, you will save my child, will you not?"
"I will do all that lies in my power," said Dr. Daincourt.
"What is it you wish to know?" asked Mrs. Rutland.