Caroline felt a thrill of dismay and fear . She faltered a few steps backward . `` Sick ? What 's the matter with you ? '' `` I was in Charlottetown that night , and went to the concert . That sailor sat right beside me . I thought at the time he looked sick . It was just twelve days ago . I 've felt bad all day yesterday and to-day . Send for the doctor . Do n't come near the house , or let any one else come near . '' He went in and shut the door . Caroline stood for a few moments in an almost ludicrous panic . Then she turned and ran , as if for her life , across the field . Eunice saw her coming and met her at the door . `` Mercy on us ! '' gasped Caroline . `` Christopher 's sick and he thinks he 's got the smallpox . Where 's Charles ? '' Eunice tottered back against the door .
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