We have no neighbours near, and the storm will shut the roads.

I will be silent, I and the little ones.' My head was beginning to swim, but I made one more effort.
'There is food in my rucksack--biscuits and ham and chocolate.

Pray take it for your use.

And here is some money to buy Christmas fare for the little ones.' And I gave her some of the German notes.
After that my recollection becomes dim.

She helped me up a ladder to the garret, undressed me, and gave me a thick coarse nightgown.