"I'd like to study the case a little more," answered Dr. Bodley. "It has a great many points of interest." Ticking off with his fingers, he went on: "A self-evident delusion—a possible—and sporadic indications of general derangement."
"But there's no absolute evidence of derangement," objected the examiner.
"You can never tell what may develop," insisted Professor Bodley.
"Quite true," said Dr. Zacharie, quickly rubbing his hands.
"Of course," remarked the examiner sagely, "that applies to any of us."
"My client must be protected," insisted Mr. Cooley, "prevention is a d—— sight better than cure—that's scientific, isn't it?"
"Not quite the way you express it, Mr. Cooley," replied the examiner dryly. "I confess I'd like to see her again, she's an interesting subject."
"Quite so—quite so," puffed Professor Bodley bombastically. "She ought to be watched—no doubt about that—and I haven't the slightest hesitation in recommending that she be sent to Sea Rest, Tocquencke——"
"For a few months, at least," put in Dr. Zacharie.
"A splendid idea!" exclaimed Mr. Cooley, rubbing his hands. "You can watch the case together— I'll retain you both. It's not a question of fees—any sum you ask is yours. Mr. Marsh is most anxious to do all he can for her."