I can't keep clear." He shuddered with pain.

"Fix me for _them_," he muttered to Baird.

"George and his mother.
Fix me up--give me a couple of minutes clear.

And Deborah--when you bring 'em in--don't let 'em know.

You understand?
No infernal last good-byes!" Deborah sharply set her teeth.
"No, dear, no," she whispered.