You heard what the
woman said. If Margaret died of heart disease, your suspicions were quite
without ground.'
He shook her away, almost violently.
'For God's sake, speak to us,' cried Susie.
His silence terrified her more than would have done any outburst of
grief. Dr Porhoet went up to him gently.
'Don't try to be brave, my friend. You will not suffer as much if you
allow yourself a little weakness.'
'For Heaven's sake leave me alone!' said Arthur, hoarsely.
They drew back and watched him silently. Susie heard their hostess come
along to the sitting-room with tea, and she unlocked the door. The
landlady brought in the things. She was on the point of leaving them when
Arthur stopped her.
'How do you know that Mrs Haddo died of heart disease?' he asked
suddenly.
His voice was hard and stern. He spoke with a peculiar abruptness that
made the poor woman look at him in amazement.
'Dr Richardson told me so.'
'Had he been attending her?'
'Yes, sir. Mr Haddo had called him in several times to see his lady.
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