I am immensely strong." "Yes! Yes!" said Lady Anstruthers, wiping her eyes, and making a tremendous effort at self-respecting composure.

"You are strong.

I have grown so weak in--well, in every way.

Betty, I'm afraid this is a poor welcome.

You see--I'm afraid you'll find it all so different from--from New York." "I wanted to find it different," said Betty.
"But--but--I mean--you know----" Lady Anstruthers turned helplessly to the boy.