"Mr.Allitsen informs me that I shall live, but never be strong.

He settles every question of that sort to his own satisfaction, but not always to the satisfaction of other people!" "He is a curious person," Mrs.Reffold said smiling; "though I must say he is not quite as gruff as he used to be.

You seem to be good friends with him." She would have liked to say more on this subject, but experience had taught her that Bernardine was not to be trifled with.
"I don't know about being good friends," Bernardine said, "but I have a great sympathy for him.

I know myself what it is to be cut off from work and active life.

I have been through a misery.