As they emerged, a sudden burst of stormy crying came from the study.

Pat was literally howling at the top of his voice.
His mother stopped and wrung her hands.

"Oh, what is to be done?
He always cries like that.

He used to as a baby--the only one of them who did.

Mrs.Denys, what shall I do?
I don't think I can bear it." Avery drew her on towards the stairs.