When you have done that, I will invite her at once." "Never mind me, Tom," said Letty.

"So long as you love me, I don't care what even your mother thinks of me.

I will do everything I can to make her comfortable, and satisfied with me." "Wait till I am better, anyhow, Letty; for I solemnly assure you I haven't a chance if my mother comes.

I will tell you what, Mary: I promise you, if I get better, I will do what is possible to be a son to my mother; and for the present I will dictate a letter, if you will write it, bidding her good-by, and asking her pardon for everything I have done wrong by her, which you will please send if I should die.

I can not and I will not promise more." He was excited and exhausted, and Mary dared not say another word.