After her recent attack of giddiness, the doctor said that any sudden shock might injure her.

If only I can find the right words, that my grandfather may not be too sorely hurt!" "Shall I accompany you ?" asked Gorgias kindly.
"No," she answered hurriedly.

"He needs time ere he will trust strangers.

Only, if Apollonius discloses the terrible truth, and his grief threatens to overpower him, comfort him, and show him that we still have friends who are ready to protect us from such disaster." She waved her hand in token of gratitude, and hurried through the little side gate into the garden.

Gorgias looked after her with sparkling eyes, and drew a long breath.