"Drink is the cause of all my poverty and misery. Oh, if Ralph would only let it alone."
She ended her story in a frenzied cry which plainly showed the tension to which she had been wrought, but John's voice was low and soothing as he said, "Suppose you and I pray for your husband. I have great faith in the power of prayer. Shall we not pray together?"
Together they knelt down, and offered up an earnest prayer. Mrs. Williams spoke in low tones at first, then with great excitement. At last she tried to rise, but fell in a swoon on the floor. John placed her on a couch in the room and sent at once for Dr. Gordon.
After his examination, Dr. Gordon looked serious.
"This is going to be a bad case of brain fever, John. From all appearances it has been hastened by lack of proper food, but she may pull through if she has proper care."
Rev. M. Golden
The Founder of the Greek-Amerikan-Christian-Association
John saw that the service of the physician was only part of what was needed for the woman's safety.
He went out and procured bedding and food, and his mother sent over one of her maids, also a trained nurse.
Soon things were made comfortable for Mrs. Williams, but she could not rest.