"I have heard such a dreadful report," she went on; "I came to ascertain the truth of it.

Is he--killed ?" "She won't tell us--he's dying--he's in that room!" burst out Suke, regardless of consequences, as she heard the distant movements of Mrs.
Melbury and Grammer in the bedroom at the end of the passage.
"Where ?" said Mrs.Charmond; and on Suke pointing out the direction, she made as if to go thither.
Grace barred the way.

"He is not there," she said.

"I have not seen him any more than you.

I have heard a report only--not so bad as you think.