With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
“I have just come from the house,” he said. “He is still insensible. They tell me he came to himself once, just a little, and murmured Richard, but has not spoken since.”
“Let us go to him!” said Richard.
“I fear they will try to prevent you from seeing him.”
“They shall not find it easy.”
“I have a trap outside.”
“Come along.”
They reached Mortgrange, and stopped at the lodge. Richard walked up to the door.
“How is my father?” he asked.
“Much the same, sir, I believe.”