You could see for yourself that he was happy.

Mrs.Reffold, make him happy whilst you still have him.

Don't you understand that he is passing away from you--don't you understand, or is it that you won't?
We all see it, all except you!" She stopped suddenly, surprised at her boldness.
Mrs.Reffold was still leaning back in the arm-chair, her hands clasped together above her beautiful head.

Her face was pale.

She did not speak.
Bernardine waited.