CHAPTER VIII.
"IT is too late, I am afraid," said Dr.Hillhouse as the two physicians rode away, "The case ought to have been seen last night.

I noticed the call when I came home from Mr.Birtwell's, but the storm was frightful, and I did not feel like going out again.

In fact, if the truth must be told, I hardly gave the matter a thought.

I saw the call, but its importance did not occur to me.

Late hours, suppers and wine do not always leave the head as clear as it should be." "I do not like the looks of things," returned Dr.Angier.