Beside, I want to hear what Mr.Tallboys says." Mr.Withers returned in a few minutes, looking grave.
"William has just come up from the village, and says that half an hour ago a man rode up from the Hall with word that the doctor was to go over at once, for that Eleanor Penfold had just had a stroke or fit of some sort and was terribly bad.

I am sorry this new trouble has befallen them; but they have brought it entirely upon themselves, poor ladies.

However, justice must be done; but I am sure you will agree with me, Mrs.Conway, that if the matter can possibly be arranged without exposure and publicity it shall be done so.".