"I want you to understand that you must not," he insisted.
There was a pause, which seemed interminable to the Young Doctor, who was listening for the heavy footstep of Joel Mazarine outside the house; and then at last in agitation Louise said to him: "Will he get well?
Rada told me he was shot saving Mr.Mazarine.Will he get well ?" "Yes, he will get well, and quickly, if--" He broke off, for there was the thud of a heavy footstep for which he had been listening.

Joel Mazarine was returning.
"Won't they let me help nurse him ?" she whispered.
The Young Doctor shook his head in negation.

"His mother will be here to-morrow," he said quickly.

"Be wise, my child." "You understand ?" she whispered wistfully.
"I have no understanding.

Go to bed," he answered sharply.