Why, then, this unmistakably furtive and half-frightened manner--which seemed to be somewhat relieved at the sight of Bryce?
"Is this--is Dr.Ransford within ?" asked the stranger.

"I was told this is his house." "Dr.Ransford is out," replied Bryce.

"Just gone out--not five minutes ago.

This is his surgery.

Can I be of use ?" The man hesitated, looking beyond Bryce into the room.
"No, thank you," he said at last.