LAVERICK's PARTNER FLEES The doctor, a grave, incurious person, arrived within a few minutes to find Morrison already conscious but absolutely exhausted.

He felt his patient's pulse, prescribed a draught, and followed Laverick down into the sitting room.
"An ordinary case of nervous exhaustion," he pronounced.

"The patient appears to have had a very severe shock lately.

He will be all right with proper diet and treatment, and a complete rest.

I will call again to-morrow." He accepted the fee which Laverick slipped into his hand, and took his departure.