"He cannot be moved. There is no--but little hope, Miss Cable. They
are to make another examination."

"He must be saved! He must! Let me go to him now. I will help. I
will give my life to save his," she cried. Bray stood between her
and the door, his arms extended.

"Don't go in now, I implore. Wait! There may be good news."

"He is everything in the world to me!" she moaned.

"Come with me," whispered Teresa. Bray looked at the Spanish girl,
and a new light broke in upon his understanding. What was this
refugee to Bansemer? The answer shot into his brain like a flash
and he turned cold.

"Miss Cable, I think I understand your anxiety," he said, his voice
trembling. "Won't you let this young lady take you away for half
an hour or---"

"But I am a nurse! Why should I be kept from him? I am here to care
for all of them," she protested.

"You are not fit to do duty just now," he said. "Miss Cable, I
understand why you are here. It is noble of you. I am truly sorry
that there is so little hope." He was leading her away from the
building, leaving Teresa standing there with her eyes fastened
upon the door with a look that could not be mistaken. "I would give
my own life to have his spared for your sake, Jane. Forgive me. I
would willingly give all I have in life for you. But I am afraid