Then he said to the mother: 'You're all worn out, and yet she'll need close watching to-night.

Isn't there some neighbor--' "'Oh, please let me stay!' began Madge, in a low, eager tone, speaking for the first time.

'I'm strong, and I'll follow your directions in everything.

Do, please.

I've been ill myself, and think I know how to nurse.' "The woman hesitated, and looked doubtfully, wonderingly, at the doctor.