"From Kurrumpore," she said.
Her face was pale, but her hands and voice were steady.
"From Tommy ?" questioned Mrs.Ralston.
"No.

From Captain Monck.

Tommy is ill--very ill.

Malaria again.

He thinks I had better go to him." "Oh, my dear!" Mrs.Ralston's exclamation held dismay.
Stella met it by holding out to her the message.