Her mouth was full, but very firm.

Self-poise was visible even in her surprised movements.

She bent over the bed and looked into Edith's wistful eyes.
"Where is my baby, mother ?" Mrs.Dinneford put her fingers lightly on Edith's lips.
"You must be very quiet," she said, in a low, even voice.

"The doctor forbids all excitement.

You have been extremely ill." "Can't I see my baby, mother?
It won't hurt me to see my baby." "Not now.