I would advise, strongly advise you, to communicate with your friends.

I shall be only too happy to do so on your behalf if you will give me their address.

In the meantime--until they arrive--my advice to you is to rest." A look of annoyance flashed through the young man's eyes.

He evidently resented the specialist's advice; indeed, his glance plainly revealed that he regarded it as a piece of gratuitous impertinence.

He answered coldly: "Many thanks, Sir Henry, but I think I shall be able to look after myself." "That is not an uncommon feature of your complaint," said the specialist.