I would not like to without his consent." Then she added, doubtless fearing lest her delicacy of view should give offence to the rest of us: "Of course it is right that you should see it.

You have to examine and consider everything; and indeed--indeed I am grateful to you..." She turned away; I could see that she was crying quietly.

It was evident to me that even in the midst of her trouble and anxiety there was a chagrin that she knew so little of her father; and that her ignorance had to be shown at such a time and amongst so many strangers.
That they were all men did not make the shame more easy to bear, though there was a certain relief in it.

Trying to interpret her feelings I could not but think that she must have been glad that no woman's eyes--of understanding greater than man's--were upon her in that hour.
When I stood up from my examination, which verified to me that of the Doctor, the latter resumed his place beside the couch and went on with his ministrations.

Superintendent Dolan said to me in a whisper: "I think we are fortunate in our doctor!" I nodded, and was about to add something in praise of his acumen, when there came a low tapping at the door..