WILLIAM. No, he isn't; … he's come back…. He has been in this room.
MRS. BATHOLOMMEY. Absurd!
WILLIAM. I was talking to him.
MRS. BATHOLOMMEY. You're feverish again. I must get the Doctor. [Comes down to WILLIAM.] And I thought you were feeling better! [Seeing CATHERINE, who appears on the balcony as though wondering why WILLIAM doesn't come to bed.] The child's mind is wandering. He imagines all sorts of things. I'll call the Doctor—
PETER. [Who has re-entered.] You needn't—he's coming now. Come in,
Andrew. I'm giving you one more chance.
The DOCTOR enters, wearing his skull-cap, and carrying his pipe in his hand. It is evident that he has come over in a hurry.
MRS. BATHOLOMMEY. [Surprised.] I was just going for you. How fortunate that you came.
DR. MACPHERSON. I thought I'd have another peep at William.
By this time, CATHERINE has seated herself on a chair, and takes WILLIAM on her lap. He puts his arms round her neck.
MRS. BATHOLOMMEY. He's quite delirious.