The performance over, he relaxed and closed his eyes.

Even as she watched, the sweat of weakness began to form on his forehead and under the nether lip.

She wet some absorbent cotton with alcohol and refreshed his face and neck.

This done, she waited at the side of the bed; but he gave no sign that he was conscious of her nearness.
The poor boy, wanting his empty coat! The incident, however, caused her to review the recent events.

It was now evident that he had not been normal that first day.