It looks like a case of puerperal peritonitis." Dr.Hillhouse started from the table; the trouble on his face grew deeper.
"You had better see her with as little delay as possible," said Dr.
Angier.
"Did you make any new prescription ?" "No." Dr.Hillhouse shut his lips tightly and knit his brows.

He stood irresolute for several moments.
"Most unfortunate!" he ejaculated.

Then, going into his office, he rang the bell and ordered his carriage brought round immediately.
Dr.Angier had made no exaggerated report of Mrs.Ridley's condition.
Dr.Hillhouse found that serious complications were rapidly taking place, and that all the symptoms indicated inflammation of the peritoneum.

The patient was in great pain, though with less cerebral disturbance than when he had seen her last.

There was danger, and he knew it.