But she seemed too weak to even make the attempt.

When I pulled her slightly forward, thinking to help her, she tottered, and would have fallen had I not caught her in my arms.

Then, half lifting her, I moved her forwards.

Her feet, relieved of her weight, now seemed able to make the necessary effort; and so, I almost carrying her, we moved into the room.

She was at the very end of her strength; I had to lift her over the sill.