The seriousness of the situation began to dawn upon Haines. “Well,” he said, “if you think you can isolate them, go ahead. I'll see the foreman.”
“Every minute is precious. I gave those four men antitoxin. Are there others?”
“Don't know,” Haines growled, as with an oath he went out, followed by Dr. Bailey. Just outside the door they met the foreman.
“This is Dr. Bailey, Mr. Craigin.” Craigin growled out a salutation. “Dr. Bailey here says these sick men have diphtheria.”
“How does he know?” inquired Craigin shortly.
“He has examined them this morning.”
“Have you?”
“No, not yet.”
“Then you don't know they have diphtheria?”
“No,” replied Haines weakly.