113/184 I know; but there's something peculiar about his sleep now. Oh, this is dreadful." "But, my dear, he always breathes regularly." "Oh, I know it, but there's something frightful about it now. His nurse is too young and inexperienced. Maria shall stay there with her, and be on hand if anything happens." "That is a good idea, but who will help YOU ?" "You can help me all I want. I wouldn't allow anybody to do anything but myself, anyhow, at such a time as this." I said I would feel mean to lie abed and sleep, and leave her to watch and toil over our little patient all the weary night. |