"Yes, through my room," she replied, in the same tone.
Unobserved by the others, Tod quickly scribbled a few lines on a piece of paper and handed it to her.
"Give her this note. Tell her to—— No—never mind— I don't want them to see her. Don't ask any questions, but do just as I tell you. She will understand——"
The landlady hesitated. She stood in considerable awe of Mr. Cooley's wrath, and was not quite sure that Tod's request would receive his sanction. The young man pushed her toward the door.
"Go quick! You're wasting time."
"All right, sir, I'll go."
Profiting by Mr. Cooley's back being turned, she slipped out of the room. No one noticed her departure. All were talking at the same time. The lawyer, conversing in a low tone with Jimmy, was impatient to bring matters to a head. Turning to the commission he demanded:
"Well, gentlemen, what is your decision?"
"I have expressed my opinion," said Dr. Zacharie calmly.
"Yes," said the examiner hesitatingly. "What do you think, Professor?"