But that need not worry you.
I have watched over you night and day for many weeks." "You have?
Because of this slight burn ?" Again Carmel's hand went to her cheek.
"Not on account of that only.

You have had a serious illness quite apart from that injury.

But you are better; you are almost well--well enough to go home, if you will." "I cannot go home--not just yet.

I'm--I'm not strong enough.

But we shouldn't be here alone without some man to look after us.