Children and servants flocked upstairs. One ran for Mr. Farnsworth who, pale as the unconscious woman at his feet, raised her in his arms and carried her down to the library and placed her upon the lounge.
One of the men-servants was sent to Dorton for Dr. Lattinger, while the frightened Lois, Phebe and Judy used the simple restoratives at command to revive her.
“Mrs. Farnsworth has suffered a severe shock to her nerves,” said the doctor as she showed signs of consciousness. “Has she been frightened?”
“I think so, but no one saw her when she fainted.”
“Let all leave the room except the doctor and yourself, Reginald,” said the lady tremulously. “I wish to tell you something.”
Children and servants were sent below and with convulsive sobs Mrs. Farnsworth told what she had seen to the incredulous doctor and the believing husband.
“I will not remain here another day,” she continued, “I would go this very evening if I could! Do not let us stay in this dreadful house, dear husband; let us go to my mother in Philadelphia.”
To her infinite relief, Mr. Farnsworth did not chide or attempt to reason her out of her wish. Instead, he assured her that they would go on the early train the next morning.
“Do not leave me, Reginald!” she cried excitedly as Mr. Farnsworth was about to follow the doctor from the room. “I cannot stay a moment alone.”
“No, dear, I will not go from the door; I am only waiting for the soothing drops the doctor is preparing.”