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In spite of the conviction in Nurse Barker's voice, Helen continued to struggle, She was positive that Dr. Parry was outside the door. It was torture to feel he was so near to her and yet she could not break through to him.
From the first she knew she was beaten, for Nurse Barker had her pinioned inside one arm, while she pressed her hand heavily over her face. The strength of her grip was amazing; and Helen could only kick--feebly, but frantically--with soft felt soles.