She heard her father's voice, and the doctor's in response, but she still could not distinguish a word.

Presently she heard the front door open and close softly.

Then her father hurried down the steps, and got into the doctor's buggy and drove away.

It was dark, but she could not mistake her father.

She knew that he had gone for another doctor, probably Dr.Williams, who lived in the next town, and was considered very skilful.