He seemed to know exactly how she felt, for he propped her head high with a skill that she found infinitely comforting, and drew the window-curtains to shade her eyes.

Then very quietly he proceeded to remove her shoes.
"Thank you very much," murmured Olga.

"Don't bother!" He came and stood beside her and again felt her pulse.

"Look here," he said.

"As soon as you feel a little better, you undress and slip into bed.