For goodness sake, Doctor, leave Chakradhan alone. Tell
me what's going to happen?
DOCTOR. Can't hold him in much longer, I fear! I warned you
before--This looks like a fresh exposure.
MADHAV. No, I've used the utmost care, never let him out of
doors; and the windows have been shut almost all the time.
DOCTOR. There's a peculiar quality in the air to-day. As I came
in I found a fearful draught through your front door. That's
most hurtful. Better lock it at once. Would it matter if this
kept your visitors off for two or three days? If someone happens
to call unexpectedly--there's the back door. You had better shut
this window as well, it's letting in the sunset rays only to keep
the patient awake.
MADHAV. Amal has shut his eyes. I expect he is sleeping. His
face tells me--Oh, Doctor, I bring in a child who is a stranger
and love him as my own, and now I suppose I must lose him!
DOCTOR. What's that? There's your headman sailing in!--What a
bother! I must be going, brother. You had better stir about and
see to the doors being properly fastened. I will send on a
strong dose directly I get home. Try it on him--it may save him
at last, if he can be saved at all. [Exeunt MADHAV and DOCTOR.]
[The HEADMAN enters]
HEADMAN. Hello, urchin!
GAFFER.
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