der"—to The Seraph—"are the smallest, look through that keyhole and inform me what he is doing."
The Seraph obeyed, chuckling. "He's took to the bed again—all exceptin' one leg—"
"We can dispense with detail," cut in our governess. "Is he at all violent?"
"Bless you, no," replied Mary Ellen. "He's as mild mannered as can be and an old friend of the Bishop's, so they say. 'Twas him that brung him home in his pony trap."
"The Bishop! I must see the Bishop instantly."
As she spoke a stentorian shout of "Butcher!" came from the regions below.
"There," she said, to Mary Ellen, "is young Watlin. Call him up instantly; and he shall guard the door while I dress. Explain the situation very briefly to him. It would be well to arm him with a poker, in case the old man becomes violent. David, go to Bishop Torrance and tell him that I hope he will call on me at once, if possible. Put on your clothes, but you may leave your hair in disorder, just as it is. It will serve to show the Bishop into what a state of panic this household has been thrown."
She was obliged to retire hastily to her room because of the arrival of Mr. Watlin.
It was some time before Mary Ellen, and The
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