"He most generally coughs a little in the morning, but I don't think I heard him this morning, sir." "Go up and see why he doesn't come down," said John, and a moment later he followed the servant upstairs, to find him standing at the chamber door with a frightened face.
"He must be very sound asleep, sir," said Jeffrey.

"He hasn't answered to my knockin' or callin', sir." John tried the door.

He found the chain bolt on, and it opened but a few inches.

"Father!" he called, and then again, louder.

He turned almost unconsciously to Jeffrey, and found his own apprehensions reflected in the man's face.