And, taking the lamp, he went to the window, holding it high in order to throw light on the cords.
With a turn of the hand Saniel disentangled the cords, and the curtains slid on the rods, almost covering the window.
"It is true a good deal of air did come in the window," Caffie said.
"I thank you, my dear doctor."
All this was done with a feverish rapidity that astonished Caffie.
"Decidedly, you are in a hurry," he said.
"Yes, in a great hurry."
He looked at his watch.
"However, I have still time to give you a consultation if you desire it."
"I would not trouble you—"
"You do not trouble me."