The Face of Rosenfeld — page 227: what you’re looking at

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99() THE FACE OF ROSENFEL. CHAPTER XX, MAN AND MISTRESS. AXEY and Doctor Lamar exchanged looks of alarm. ‘“What is this?” the artist whispered. Lamar answered: ‘¢ Death!’ : ‘“So suddenly? Is it possible?” ‘¢T do not mean that he is dead, but that he has not long to live. I would not give a pinch of snuff for his _ chances.” «¢ What are we to do?” ‘Better take him to the hospital at once. It will not harm him tomove him. Hecannot remain here. He will not be long in that swoon, and then he may be vio- lent. Let me call the janitor and have a carriage brought.” Lamar stepped to the entrance which communicated directly with the outer corridor. In a twinkling he had turned the key and opened the door. A man who had been standing suspiciously near the threshold drew back in consternation. This man was respectably dressed. His coat was but- toned up about his neck, and his hat drawn down over his eyes. He looked like a well-to-do coachman. The instant he saw Lamar he put up his hand as if to shield his face and turned to run. The physician was too quick for him. In two strides.