CHAPTER XII.
Another Dead Man.
As the two entered the office the superintendent exclaimed: “You are slow about getting here. I believe Mr. Pearson is dead.”
“I hope not,” replied the doctor; “but I will see in a moment.” Then: “Pulsation very weak. Did he complain of feeling ill before he collapsed?”
“No, doctor; only some excitement and—”
“He seems to have been affected very deeply from it. I am alarmed.”
“Do you think that we should send for more help?”
“I am not of the opinion that they could do any more than I am doing.”
“You are going to need the stretcher.”