[Heart and Science by Wilkie Collins]@TWC D-Link bookHeart and Science CHAPTER XXVII 2/29
Mr. Gallilee had something to ask for, and some doubt of getting it, which accounted for the resemblance.
'I've taken the liberty, Carmina, of sending for our doctor.
You're a delicate plant, my dear--' (Here, his face disappeared and he spoke to somebody outside)--'You think so yourself, don't you, Mr.Null? And you have a family of daughters, haven't you ?' (His face appeared again; more like Zo than ever.) 'Do please see him, my child; I'm not easy about you.
I was on the stairs last night--nobody ever notices me, do they, Mr.Null ?--and I saw Miss Minerva--good creature, and, Lord, how strong!--carrying you to your bed.
Mr.Null's waiting outside.
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