Page 173 (1/2)

"Is old Mr Wright worse?" Martha called downstairs, when the doctor

let hiht

"No"

"Well, where on earth have you been?" Mrs King deray flannel dressing-gown, her

candle in its hooded candlestick, throwing a flickering light on her

square, anxious face

Willia the front door, made no answer Martha hesitated, and

then came down-stairs

"I must say, William, flatly and frankly, that you--" she paused "You

look tired out, Willy?"

Williauard-chain, was silent

"Co to eat," said

his wife

"I don't want anything to eat"

Martha glanced at hih he looked at her, he did not see about food, he htened voice Then with quick common sense, she put her

alarht's sleep