And as all was quiet in her room, Dalgetty hoped that this time the medicine would prove to be a friend, and not a foe, and that the poor lady would wake up calmer and less distraught.
She was certainly worse--much worse.

The maid guessed at Mr.Manisty's opinion; she divined the approach of some important step.

Very likely she would soon be separated from her mistress; and the thought depressed her.
Not only because she had an affection for her poor charge; but also because she was a rather lazy and self-indulgent woman.

Miss Alice had been very trying certainly; but she was not exacting in the way of late hours and needlework; she had plenty of money, and she liked moving about.

All these qualities suited the tastes of the maid, who knew that she would not easily obtain another post so much to her mind.
The electric bell on the outer landing rang.