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"I think," he whispered to Miss Pross, after anxious

consideration, "I think we had best not speak to him just now, or

at all disturb him. I must look in at Tellson's; so I will go

there at once and come back presently. Then, we will take him a

ride into the country, and dine there, and all will be well."

It was easier for Mr. Lorry to look in at Tellson's, than to look

out of Tellson's. He was detained two hours. When he came back,

he ascended the old staircase alone, having asked no question of

the servant; going thus into the Doctor's rooms, he was stopped

by a low sound of knocking.

"Good God!" he said, with a start. "What's that?"

Miss Pross, with a terrified face, was at his ear. "O me, O me!

All is lost!" cried she, wringing her hands. "What is to be told

to Ladybird? He doesn't know me, and is making shoes!"