He opened a vein, from which the blood flowed very dark; and she became more quiet.
Sonnenkamp did not leave his room when the account of his wife's illness was brought to him.
The doctor again sent word to Clodwig, that he had better remain here, especially as it was raining very hard, and the Rhine was beginning to rise; but Clodwig insisted on returning home.
Now the Doctor came himself, and begged the banker to drive with Clodwig to Wolfsgarten, and Clodwig himself entreated this favor of his old friend. The latter agreed at once, only saying that he would first drive speedily to the town to send a telegram, that they need not expect him at home until some further notice. He drove away.
Bella had gone to the green cottage to see Aunt Claudine, and behaved there very amiably towards her and Lina; but she could not help letting fall some severe expressions in reference to the Professorin and Manna, who had so selfishly taken themselves out of the way whilst such a terrible transaction was taking place in the house.
When a servant came and informed her that Clodwig wanted to set out immediately, she exclaimed, stamping with her foot,—
"I will not!"
And then she added:—
"Very well, let him take me up here."
The carriage drove up; and Bella seated herself by Clodwig's side without his getting out: he sat shivering in one corner.