"I told you to wait," he said. "I knew the crisis would come to-night."
"Has she sent for you?" asked the judge hoarsely.
"Yes, the man left my door not ten minutes ago. You have Crashawe with you?"
"Yes; he's been with me all the evening, and he's now lying on the sofa asleep."
"Come, then."
A few seconds later three men left the house and made their way rapidly towards Brunclough Lane. Presently they stopped at the door of number twenty-seven and knocked. It was immediately opened by a neighbour, who looked suspiciously at Dr. White's two companions.
"Mrs. Dodson is up in th' room," she said.
"And Emily?" said the doctor.
"She says she mun see you."
"Remain here," said Dr. White to the others, and went straight upstairs. Evidently he had been there many times, and knew his way perfectly.