She saw Mr.Barker, very pale and excited, come out of the study.

He intercepted Mrs.Douglas, who was coming down the stairs.

He entreated her to go back, and she answered him, but what she said could not be heard.
"Take her up! Stay with her!" he had said to Mrs.Allen.
She had therefore taken her to the bedroom, and endeavoured to soothe her.

She was greatly excited, trembling all over, but made no other attempt to go downstairs.

She just sat in her dressing gown by her bedroom fire, with her head sunk in her hands.