She was white and trembling; but she stood in that dignity which strong feeling, kept down by self-command, always imparts.
"I wish you, sir, to be so kind as to tell me, clearly and distinctly, what I must do for Mr Bellingham.

Every direction you give me shall be most carefully attended to.

You spoke about leeches--I can put them on, and see about them.

Tell me everything, sir, that you wish to have done!" Her manner was calm and serious, and her countenance and deportment showed that the occasion was calling out strength sufficient to meet it.

Mr Jones spoke with a deference which he had not thought of using upstairs, even while he supposed her to be the sister of the invalid.
Ruth listened gravely; she repeated some of the injunctions, in order that she might be sure that she fully comprehended them, and then, bowing, left the room.
"She is no common person," said Mr Jones.