And he left the breakfast room, followed by Mr. Fabian.
"You and Sylvan will not leave Rockhold for some time," said Violet, with a little air of triumph.
"Sylvan must leave this morning. I shall remain until grandfather gets well," said Cora—"or dies," she added, mentally.
In a few minutes Dr. Cummins returned and said that Mr. Rockharrt would see Lieutenant Haught first, and afterward the other members of his family.
Then the physician bade the family good morning, and left the house.
Sylvan went up stairs to their grandfather's room.
There they found Mr. Fabian seated by the bedside.
Old Martha had gone to her garret to lie down and rest. The windows were all open, and the summer sun and air lighted and cooled the room.
"Come here, Sylvan," said the Iron King, and his voice, though hoarse and feeble, was peremptory.
"The young lieutenant went up to the bedside and said: