She was met in the doorway by the physician who was attending the so-called Miss Huckins.

He paused when he saw her, and asked a few questions which she was penetrating enough to perceive were more for the purpose of testing her own condition than to express interest in his patient.

She answered quietly, and was met by a surprise and curiosity which evinced that he was greatly drawn towards her case.

This alarmed her.

She did not wish to be the object of any one's notice.