The police, sir?" said Jerry, with a vacant look.  "No; I never thought
of that!"

"And you have not given the alarm--sent people down the river in boats?"

Jerry shook his head in a weary, helpless way.

"Quick, then; do something, man!" cried Mr Draycott, wildly.  "Run to
the station and tell the inspector; they will take steps at once."

"I--I thought you would want to hush it up, sir."

"Hush it up, man!" cried the tutor, angrily.  "You are crazy!"

"Yes, sir, pretty nigh," said Jerry, pitifully.  "My head feels as if it
won't go; and I don't know what I'm saying half my time."

"I beg your pardon, Brigley," cried the tutor.  "I spoke too hastily.  I
quite understand your feelings; but steps must be taken instantly.  The
truth must be known--the cruel truth!" he added, with a groan.  "Yes;
what is it?"

There was a tap at the chamber door, and Jerry went to open it.

"Please tell master that the London doctor has come in from the hotel
and wants to see him directly."

"Ah, yes," said the tutor, who had heard every word; "I thought he would
come early.  Go on to the station, Brigley; tell them poor Sir Richard
must be found.  I'll go down to see the doctor."

Each departed upon his mission, and half an hour after the London
surgeon took his departure, confirming his colleague's opinion that a
great change for the better had taken place in Mark Frayne.

"Youth, my dear sir--youth!  He has rallied wonderfully, and I feel that
we may hope."

"But you will stop for the day?" said Mr Draycott, anxiously.

"There is not the slightest need, my dear sir.  My colleague yonder
will, unless something very unforeseen happens, pull him through."

"But if anything unforeseen does happen?" said Mr Draycott, nervously.

"Then telegraph to me, and I will come down at once.  But I don't think
you need fear, Mr Draycott, and I congratulate you upon the happy turn
things have taken.  Good-morning.  I shall hurry off to catch an early
train."

"Congratulate me upon the happy turn things have taken!" groaned the
tutor, wiping his m