The doctor sent word by me, sir, that he was at the point of death.

My last message--" "Good Lord!" "This time I bring a message from Rawles, the butler, asking you to come to Mr.Brewster's house at once--if you can, sir--I mean, if you will, sir," Ellis interjected apologetically.

Then, with his gaze directed steadily over the heads of the subdued "Sons," he added, impressively: "Mr.Brewster is dead, sir.".