There was a strong moral shock which for the moment transformed him.
He went and lifted her up in spite of her struggles.

Her face was crimson with tears, but she hit out at him wildly to prevent his seeing them.

'Now, Louie, look here,' he said, holding her hands, 'I didna mean to tell yo short and sharp like that, but yo do put a body's back up so, there's no bearin it.

Don't take on, Louie.

I'll coom back when I've found soomthin, an take yo away, too, niver fear.