He chanced to look into her face, and her whisper became his command.
"Very well," he promised.
A few moments later she sat up.

She was evidently becoming stronger.
"Now go," she begged, "and see--how he is.

Find out exactly what has happened and come back.

I shall wait for you here." He stood up eagerly.
"You are sure that you will be all right ?" "Of course," she replied.

"Indeed, I shall be better when I know what really has happened.