"I should have had to peel it, which would spoil the cocoon for a' specimen and ruin the moth." "You haven't said yet whether I may help you while I am here." Elnora hesitated.
"You better say 'yes,'" he persisted.

"It would be a real kindness.

It would keep me outdoors all day and give an incentive to work.

I'm good at it.

I'll show you if I am not in a week or so.