She was curious.
A day or two after, he went to see Dr.Jameson in Nottingham, to arrange for a consultation.

Paul had practically no money in the world.

But he could borrow.
His mother had been used to go to the public consultation on Saturday morning, when she could see the doctor for only a nominal sum.

Her son went on the same day.

The waiting-room was full of poor women, who sat patiently on a bench around the wall.