25/27 'I wish to see him as soon as possible. Mrs.Eldon is to know nothing of his visit--you understand me!' The servant withdrew. In rather less than an hour the doctor made his appearance, with every sign of having been interrupted in his repose. He was a spare man, full bearded and spectacled. I have been playing strange tricks in the night, I fancy.' 'Fever ?' 'As a consequence of something else. |