And it will give me so much pleasure to take care of you." Stella relinquished the discussion with a short sigh.

"It doesn't seem to matter much what I do," she said.

"Tommy certainly doesn't need me.
No one does.

And I expect you will soon get very tired of me." "Never, dear, never." Mrs.Ralston's hand clasped hers reassuringly.
"Never think that for a moment! From the very first day I saw you I have wanted to have you to love and care for." A gleam of surprise crossed Stella's face.

"How very kind of you!" she said.
"Oh no, dear.