“Perfectly.”
“This is a sudden illness, then?”
“So I understand it,” replied Uncle John. “How is it, Agnes?” And he spoke to the sister of Madeline, who was leaning over the bed, gazing with wet eyes upon her pallid face. “Did Madeline show any symptoms of illness before this sudden attack?”
“She has acted strangely ever since Mrs. Jeckyl came into the house.”
“Mrs. Jeckyl!” said the physician, in a tone of surprise.
The eyes of all turned quickly to his face with looks of inquiry.
“Do you know this woman?” asked Mr. Dainty.
“I am not certain. But I think I have heard the name before.” There was an air of evasion about the doctor.
“She is an Englishwoman,” remarked Mr. Fleetwood.
The doctor looked at Agnes, and pursued his inquiries.