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130 Manning, on her side, reflected. "Yes, ma'am. She always goes straight."

"Not always," said Mrs. Beever. "But she's quiet there?"

"Very quiet."

"Then call Mr. Vidal." While Manning obeyed she turned to the window and stared at the gathering dusk. Then the door that had been left open closed again, and she faced about to Dennis Vidal.

"Something dreadful has happened?" he instantly asked.

"Something dreadful has happened. You've come from Bounds?"

"As fast as I could run. I saw Doctor Ramage there."

"And what did he tell you?"

"That I must come straight here."

"Nothing else?"

"That you would tell me," Dennis said. "I saw the shock in his face."

"But you didn't ask?"

"Nothing. Here I am."

"Here you are, thank God!" Mrs. Beever gave a muffled moan.