'Whose house is this?' he asked of the servant who opened the door.
He was told.
'Can I see Mrs. Powell?'
The maid seemed bewildered.
'We don't know what's the matter with her. We're going to send for a doctor.'
'Is she ill?'
'She's grown old since last night.'
'What do you mean?'
The officer stared. The girl began to cry.
'I want to get away. I'm frightened.'