“Well?” said Doctor Hilary, as he finished.
“Well,” queried Antony, “can nothing be done?”
Doctor Hilary shook his head. “I am not the agent. I have no voice in the management of the estate.”
“Then you can do nothing?”
“I am afraid not.”
“Thank you,” said Antony, “that’s all I wanted to know.” He got up.
“Sit down again,” said Doctor Hilary.
Antony sat down.
“What do you mean to do?” asked Doctor Hilary quietly.
Antony looked directly at him.