The servants stood in a helpless row.
"Ferdinand," she said, "Mr. Carr told you to have that elevator fixed before it was used again!"
Ferdinand stared wildly at the grille and ran his thumb over the bars.
"And Clark"--to her maid--"I am astonished that you permitted this gentleman to risk the elevator."
"He was in a hurry--I thought he was a doctor." The maid dissolved into tears.
"It is now," broke in the voice from the shaft, "an utter impossibility for me to catch any train in the United States."
"I am dreadfully sorry," said Sacharissa.
"Isn't there an ax in the house?"
The butler mournfully denied it.
"Then get the furnace bar."