Maggie bowed her head again in answer.
“I will call and ask to see you as soon as the household is up. If you can’t see me, I shall understand that things are going well—or you can send out a note to me. As for Mrs. Baxter—”
“I shall not say one word to her until it becomes absolutely necessary. And if—”
“If it becomes necessary I will wire for a doctor from town. I will undertake all the preliminary arrangements, if you will allow me.”
Ten steps before the corner they stopped.
“God bless you, Miss Deronnais. Remember, I am at the inn if you need me.”