“That is only HABIT,” said Staines; “it will soon leave off, now the cause is gone.”
And, truly enough, in about five minutes the fingers became quiet. The eyes became human next; and within half an hour after the operation the earl gave a little sigh.
Lady Cicely clasped her hands, and uttered a little cry of delight.
“This will not do,” said Staines, “I shall have you screaming when he speaks.”
“Oh, Dr. Staines! will he ever speak?”
“I think so, and very soon. So be on your guard.”
This strange scene reached its climax soon after, by the earl saying, quietly,—
“Are her knees broke, Tom?”
Lady Cicely uttered a little scream, but instantly suppressed it.
“No, my lord,” said Staines, smartly; “only rubbed a bit. You can go to sleep, my lord. I'll take care of the mare.”