Now he fell seriously ill, and Mrs.Morel had him to nurse.

He was one of the worst patients imaginable.

But, in spite of all, and putting aside the fact that he was breadwinner, she never quite wanted him to die.

Still there was one part of her wanted him for herself.
The neighbours were very good to her: occasionally some had the children in to meals, occasionally some would do the downstairs work for her, one would mind the baby for a day.

But it was a great drag, nevertheless.
It was not every day the neighbours helped.