"Oh, yes! She declares she will not leave."
"You want her out?"
"Yes; I want a doctor," said Mrs. Martin, giving her hands a little wring.
"Tell Miss Bowyer that there is a gentleman outside the door who wishes to see her. Whenever the door is shut, do you fasten it inside."
"Miss Bowyer, there's a gentleman inquiring for you outside," said Mrs. Martin when she returned.
Miss Bowyer opened the door suspiciously, standing in the doorway as she spoke.
"Did you wish to see me?"
"Yes,"—with a wave inflection, as though half inquiring.
"Are you the Christian Scientist?"