She had sunk back in her chair; her face was hidden in her handkerchief.

We waited respectfully until she might be sufficiently recovered to communicate her wishes to us.

The expression of her husband's love and respect, contained in the last words of the will, had completely overwhelmed her.

It was only after she had been relieved by a burst of tears that she was conscious of our presence, and was composed enough to speak to us.
"I shall be calmer in a few days' time," she said.

"Come to me at the end of the week.