Chapter 5

And there was a long silence, and the doctor was the first to break the silence.

"We want a nurse here as soon as I can, and I know one that will suit me, and I'll go at once to get her if I can." I should wait to order until I come back. Some of you will always stay with the patient. It may be necessary to move him to another room later. But in the meantime, you'd better leave him here." "Miss Trelawny, may I consider you or Mrs. Grant to stay here—not only in the room but near and watchful of the patient till I come back?"

She nodded positively and sat beside the couch. The doctor gave her some directions about what to do in case her father was conscious before he came back.

Next to move was Superintendent Dolan, who approached Sergeant Dow as he said:

"I had better go back to the station now—unless, of course, you wish me to stay a little longer."

He replied, "Is Johnny Wright still in your band?"