The movement had dispelled for a little the lethargy which was growing upon her, and she suddenly came to a resolution.

Taking a sheet of note-paper, she wrote this:-- "I have been without work for a fortnight.

All my money is done, and I am in want.

Can you send me some, for present help, till I get more work?
_Do not bring it yourself, and do not speak a word of this when you see me, I beg you earnestly_.

If I shall fail to get work, I will speak to you of my own accord.
I.S." She went out and posted this, though she had no stamp to put on the envelope; then, returning, she threw herself as she was on to the bed, and before long passed into unconsciousness.
Waymark's absence that evening had been voluntary.