They summoned him again yesterday in order to consult him as to whether there might be danger if the child travelled.

He told them positively that they could not think of letting her go now, and that she might not be able to go for weeks.

A slow fever showed that she was on the point of serious illness, Which would not quickly pass.

The ladies were extremely frightened and told the doctor their dilemma, for they were both absolutely compelled to leave.

One of them might be able to return in about two weeks, but they had to find a reliable person in the meantime who could nurse the child.