thoroughly to it. That I had been able to outguess her in her technique-if it had been that, and not a
self-induced illusion-gave me a pleasant feeling of confidence. At any rate, meet her I must.
It happened to be one of my days for consultation, so I could not get away until after two. I asked Braile
to take charge of matters after that, for a few hours.
Close to ten the nurse telephoned that Ricori was awake, that he was able to speak and had been asking
for me.
He smiled at me as I entered the room. As I leaned over and took his wrist he said:
"I think you have saved more than my life, Dr. Lowell! Ricori thanks you. He will never forget!"
A bit florid, but thoroughly in character. It showed that his mind was functioning normally. I was relieved.
"We'll have you up in a jiffy." I patted his hand.