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There was openly expressed wonder at the doctor's absence. Rufus Myrthe alone felt it to be a relief. As yet he was ignorant of the scene between Patience and her husband. Miss Lavinia had not left her friend's side for a moment, even after recovery of consciousness.
Patience made no allusion to what had passed. She had, in fact, no recollection of the frenzied violence that had so nearly been fatal.