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She did not know what might be the result of her passive obedience to him , nor , to tell the truth , did she very much care . Rose was weary of life ! Meanwhile , Cora and Violet went down stairs together . At six o'clock the doctor came , and made anxious inquiries into the state of the injured man ; but Cora could only report that he seemed to have passed a quiet day , watched by his wife , but unapproached by any other member of his family , all of whom he had forbidden to come near him unless called . `` A very wise provision , my dear Mrs. Rothsay . I will go up now and see him , '' said Dr. Cummins . A few minutes later Rose came down and entered the parlor , looking very faint and white except for two small , deep crimson spots on the cheeks .