Tony Walker
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She can neither sack you nor eat you.
Tell her straight that you are certain Amelia is dying and must have immediate attention.
Remind her three of her companions have already died in the house, and if there's a fourth, some very awkward questions are bound to be asked.'
"'There is Amelia again.
I'll get her in.'
She hurried from the room and out into the street.
"'How are you, Miss Lornan?'
she asked kindly.
"'All right, thank you, Miss Redfell.
You don't look it.
Come in a moment.'
"'Oh, I can't.
Miss Pendleton told me to hurry back with the stamps.
Never mind, it's only for a minute.'
Amelia hesitated and then reluctantly followed her in.
The rector scanned her closely as he greeted her.
Mrs Redvale now assumed her most forcible manner.
"'Miss Lawnan, you're in a very bad state, aren't you?
Don't be afraid to tell me.
It'll go no further.'