The doctors looked at Jimmy, who nodded acquiescence. Mr. Cooley continued:
"Take her under your own charge, gentlemen. Of course, her counsel will get out a habeas corpus and make all possible effort to obstruct justice, but, in the meantime, she goes to Sea Rest. Will you make out the certificate?"
"Very well," said Professor Bodley pompously. Turning to the examiner, he asked: "Have you any objection, doctor?"
The examiner shrugged his shoulders.
"No, no; no positive objection—merely a natural disinclination to jump hastily at conclusions." Looking toward Dr. Zacharie, he said:
"You are positive, doctor?"
"Positive!"
"And you, Professor?" he asked, looking at Professor Bodley.
"Not exactly positive," replied the Professor, "but I think we shall be on the safe side if we study the case for a few weeks."
"For a few weeks? Very well, I'll make out the certificate."