I knocked at Adah's door and called, "Miss Warren, the doctor says you must drink this coffee."
"In a few moments," she answered, and after a little time she came out.
"Where's your cup?" she asked. "Have you taken any?"
"Not yet, of course."
"Why of course? If you want me to drink this you must get some at once."
"There may not be enough. I don't know how much the doctor may need."
"Then get a cup, and I'll give you half of this."
"Never," I answered promptly. "Do as the doctor bade you."
She went swiftly to Mrs. Yocomb's room and filled another cup.
"I pledge you my word I won't touch a drop till you have taken this. You don't realize what you have been through, Mr. Morton. Your hand so trembled that you could scarcely carry the cup; you are all unnerved. Come," she added gravely, "you must be in a condition to help, for I fear Zillah is in a critical condition."