CHAPTER III

When Noll woke it was nearly ten o’clock. The sound of the door-bell roused him. He sat up in bed with a start and a flush of guilt. He had heartlessly forgotten the new guest altogether. He was ashamed of himself, especially as it was the doctor whose ring had wakened him. His mother was awake, and had breakfasted. The nurse was a trifle jaded but still alert. Doctor Mitford was coming out of the room by the time Noll was dressed. He asked, anxiously: “Is she alive?” “Yes and no.” “What does that mean?” “There’s n…