Second door down the passage." Between them Sir James and Tuppence lifted Mrs. Vandemeyer and carried her to the bed.
Sir James and Tuppence lifted Mrs. Vandemeyer and took her to the bed. 
mnli hypothesis: Sir James and Tuppence lifted Mrs. Vandemeyer and took her to the bed.  premise: Second door down the passage." Between them Sir James and Tuppence lifted Mrs. Vandemeyer and carried her to the bed.