In their Wisdom by C.P. Snow

Dr Pemberton was the first person, apart from the hospital staff, who knew of Hillmorton's death. It occurred late in October, a couple of days after the opening of Parliament. Pemberton's doctor friend reported that he had not emerged anywhere near to consciousness for days past.

‘Just as well,' said Pemberton. He would have said that about anyone in Hillmorton's condition. If any fool, Pemberton had been known to remark, blathered about last words or goodbyes, he ought to be made to spend his time at death beds.