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We knew that Lady Tattingwood was seriously ill. Zarl kept in telephone touch regularly, but the answer was always the same, that Lady Tattingwood was going on as well as could be expected, but was not yet permitted any visitors except the immediate members of her family. Lord Tattingwood had given Zarl to understand that his wife's life had lain in the balance for weeks. She was surrounded by specialists of one sort or another headed by Sir Philmore Galstone.
My news from Inspector Frereton shocked Zarl. "Oh, surely it can't be true," she exclaimed. "But poor old Clarice was never a strong character. People could sway her. That was what made her so lovable and kind, and I suppose the shock was too much for her in every way. I must get hold of Swithwulf personally."