He hesitated, then went on, a little more quietly.
"That's why I've told you all this--so you would help me.

And you will, won't you ?" There was no answer.

Once again he tried to see her face, but it was turned now quite away from him.
"You've been a big help already, little girl.

Your friendship, your comradeship--they've been everything to me.

You're not going to make me do without them--now ?" "No--oh, no!" The answer was low and a little breathless; but he heard it.
"Thank you.