He has had an accident."
"An accident? What sort of an accident? Is he much hurt, Miss Gray?"
"We can't tell yet. He fell down the porch steps; he had been calling on
Uncle Calvin. He--is quite helpless, but the doctor thinks there are no
bones broken. Doctor Thomas wouldn't allow Mr. Kendrick to be moved, so
we have him here with a nurse. He is very anxious to see you."
"I'll be there as soon as I can get there in the car. I think I can make
it quicker than by train at this hour. Thank you for calling me, Miss
Gray. Please--give my love to grandfather and tell him I'm coming."
"I will, Mr. Kendrick. I--we are all--so sorry. Good-bye."
Richard turned back to Carson with an anxious face. The manager was on
his feet, concern in his manner.
"Something happened to old Mr. Kendrick, Mr. Richard?"
"A fall--can't move--wants me right away. It never rains but it pours,
Carson--even in May. I thought Benson's illness was the worst thing that
could happen to us, but this is worse yet. I'll have to leave everything
to you to settle while I run down to the old gentleman. A fall,
Carson--isn't that likely to be pretty serious at his age?"
"Depends on what caused it, I should say," Carson answered cautiously.
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