"I am glad you both give your consent," I replied. "I should not
perform the operation, which I trust will relieve Mr. Mainwaring,
without your mutual sanction. I must tell you plainly, however, that
although I am willing to do it, it is accompanied by grave risk, and I
do not believe another doctor in London would attempt it."
"You mean that Edward may die?" said the wife in a low voice.