As she fumbled at the latch of the gate the kitchen door opened , and Christopher Holland appeared on the threshold . `` Do n't come any farther , '' he called . Caroline fell back in blank astonishment . Was this some more of Victoria 's work ? `` I ai n't an agent for the smallpox , '' she called back viciously . Christopher did not heed her . `` Will you go home and ask uncle if he 'll go , or send for Doctor Spencer ? He 's the smallpox doctor . I 'm sick . '' 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 . ''
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