Brown held
their breaths nervously as he made an examination. For ten minutes he
prodded and puzzled over the insensible form in the bed; then he turned
to the couple at the door.
"How did it happen?" he inquired.
Mr. Harris told him. He also added that he thought it was best to put
him to bed at once before he came round.
"Quite right," said the doctor, nodding. "It's a very serious case."
"Well, I can't 'ave him 'ere," broke in Mr. Wragg.
"It won't be for long," said the doctor, shaking his head.
"I can't 'ave him 'ere at all, and, what's more, I won't. Let him go to
his own bed," said Mr. Wragg, quivering with excitement.
"He is not to be moved," said the doctor, decidedly. "If he comes to his
senses and gets out of bed you must coax him back again."
"_Coax_?" stuttered Mr. Wragg. "_Coax?_ What's he got to do
with me? This house isn't a 'orsepittle. Put his clothes on and take 'im
away."
"Do nothing of the kind," was the stern reply. "In fact, his clothes had
better be taken out of the room, in case he comes round and tries to
dress.
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