In the meantime, Larry had got some spirits from the buffet in the dining room, and a spoonful or two were poured down Walter's throat, and in a few minutes he opened his eyes.

For a moment he looked confused, then he smiled at his father.
"You were just in time," he said.

"We couldn't have held out much longer." "Yes, we were just in time, thank God!" his father said; "but where are the ladies ?" "In the drawing room.

Mrs.Conyers has fainted." Captain Davenant ran upstairs.

Claire had succeeded in restoring her mother, who had just sat up when Captain Davenant entered.
"My daughter tells me that you have rescued us, you and your son," she said faintly.