But he was confident that Douglas Falloden had been at the bottom of it, and he felt a fierce indignation.

He had however to keep it to himself, as it was clear that questions excited and annoyed the patient.
He sat by the boy a little, observing him.

Then he suggested that Bateson the scout and he should push the bed into the sitting-room, for greater air and space.

Radowitz hesitated, and then consented.

Sorell went out to speak to Bateson.
"All right, sir," said the scout.