[After a pause.] I think if you have any arrangements to make, it would be wise if you made them soon.

Colonel Wharton.

Then it’s not a question of a year or two even? Is it months or weeks?

Dr. Macfarlane.

I don’t know. No one can tell.

Colonel Wharton.

You’re treating me like a child. [With sudden rage.] Confound you, sir, I order you to tell me.

Dr. Macfarlane.

It may be at any time.

Colonel Wharton.