“But she has,” she declared. “I am absolutely positive of it!”
Chapter Six.
A Piece of Plain Paper.
“What medical examination has been made?” I demanded.
“None,” responded the Countess. “My poor child is dead, and no doctor can render her assistance. Medical aid is unavailing.”
“But do you mean to say that on making this discovery you did not think it necessary to send for a doctor?” I cried incredulously.
“I did not send for one—I sent for you,” was her response.
“But we must call a doctor at once,” I urged. “If you have suspicion of foul play we should surely know if there is any wound, or any injury to account for death.”