"Mrs.Malone seems to have an idea that she offended you, and drove you from home, just prior to her illness, and as she has been very sick, she is in no condition to bear other trouble.

You understand ?" "Do ye understand that I couldna have gone if I had known she was ill ?" asked Dannie in turn.
"From what she has said in delirium I have been sure of that," replied the nurse.

"It seems you have been the stay of the family for years.

I have a very high opinion of you, Mr.Macnoun.Wait until I speak to her." The nurse vanished, presently returned, and as Dannie passed through the door, she closed it after him, and he stood still, trying to see in the dim light.

That great snowy stretch, that must be the bed.