"She said I was a fool."
Dr. Lister could not restrain a smile.
"That was a hard word from Thomasina. I should think it would have done you good."
"It didn't," said Mrs. Lister.
"If Scott could do this work, he would do it admirably and I believe it would be the greatest satisfaction of his life. I think he might even forget Mrs. Scott for a while."
"It has come upon me too suddenly. Richard should be consulted. It is Richard whom it most concerns."
"I shall write to Richard."
"I must see what you write!"
"Surely."
Dr. Lister helped Mary Alcestis to bed, then he stated his views to Richard and also her views and Dr. Scott's views. In the morning he read her the letter.