Rigidly he eliminated from his manner anything beyond a severe professional interest.

Mandy, who for two years had served with him as nurse, and who thought she knew his every mood, was much perplexed.

Do what she could, she was unable to break through the barrier of his professional reserve.

He was kindly courteous and perfectly correct.
"I would suggest a quiet day for him, Mrs.Cameron," was his verdict after examining the patient.

"He will be quite able to get up in the afternoon and go about, but not to set off on a hundred and fifty mile drive.