At first he saw no one but Gilsey and sat up with a start, saying sharply:
"What's the matter? Does anyone want me?"
Gilsey said, "Yes, two gentlemen to see you," and stepped to one side to let the Doctor and Mills enter.
When Reddy saw the Doctor he jumped to his feet and stood looking at him. He didn't say "Good morning" or any sort of greeting, but was silent, as if he was holding himself still, waiting to hear what the Doctor was going to say.
He hadn't to wait long. The Doctor, in the doorway, went right to the point.
"Mr. Reddy," said he, "where's my daughter?"
Reddy answered in a quiet, composed voice:
"I don't know, Dr. Fowler."
"You do!" shouted the Doctor. "You ran away with her last night. What have you done with her?"
Reddy said in the same dignified way: