He marched out by the door, carried her to the couch, placed her on it, and knelt beside her.
The others followed and gathered about.
Cassie continued to moan with pain.
"What can be done for her?" asked Havener, great beads of perspiration standing out on his forehead.
"Frank!"
Cassie called.
Merry quickly bent over her, and she whispered:
"The morphine—I must have it! It will help me some. It is in my make-up box in the dressing room. Bring it."
Frank did not hesitate, but hastened to get what she required. However, before allowing her to use it, he called everyone away, except old Dan and Havener.
Then it was that, for a second time that evening, Ephraim came rushing behind the scenes, showing great excitement.