-Please, please, no, let me pass. I must see the doctor at once. 

-Your Ladyship. 

-Yes, it's just as I thought. Dr Clarkson, tell me you will not permit thisamateur to influence your professional opinion. 

-Amateur? 

-My dear woman, do not let them bully you. They'll not disturb the peace of yourhusband's last hours, not if I can help it. 

-But that's just it, my lady. I don't want them to be his last hours. Not ifthere's a chance.Please, Doctor, do what you must.