I don't suppose I shall sleep much myself, but I am a little knocked up, and shall be glad of some sort of rest.

I want to be on the spot, come what may." "But, sir, with the new nurse and me, there surely can't be no necessity; and you might be round the first thing in the morning like to see how the poor dear gentleman has slep'." "I know that, but I would rather be on the spot.

I have my own especial reasons.

You can go home to your children." "Thank you kindly, sir; which I shall be very glad to take care of 'em, poor things.

And I hope, sir, as you won't forget that I've gone through a deal for Mr.Saltram--if so be as he shouldn't get better himself, which the Lord forbid--to take my trouble into consideration, bein' as he were always a free-handed gentleman, though not rich." "Your services will not be forgotten, Mrs.Pratt, depend upon it.
Perhaps I'd better give you a couple of sovereigns on account: that'll make matters straight for the present." "Yes, sir; and many thanks for your generosity," replied the laundress, agreeably surprised by this prompt donation, and dropping grateful curtseys before her benefactor; "and Mr.Saltram shall want nothing as my care can provide for him, you may depend upon it." "That is well.