It seemed a long time before Dr. Jensen returned. In reality it was only half an hour.
The two doctors consulted long and earnestly.
In the adjoining room Venna and Anna awaited their decision fearfully.
Finally they were called and looked into the serious faces of the two doctors with anxious questioning.
Dr. Jensen cleared his throat and then spoke huskily.
"My dear ladies, we regret to tell you, there is no hope. The child cannot live many hours. It is paralysis."
Dr. Jensen caught Anna as again she swooned.
"Don't think of the child," he said brusquely, turning to Venna. "We must attend to the mother, she's in bad shape."
Dr. Jensen then gave directions to Venna, who immediately went downstairs to get the required restoratives.
Brother Hallock met her in the hall. Quickly she told him the sad news.