I shouldn't have done it now, only--" he broke off faintly smiling--"it's all Tommy's fault, confound him!" he said, and rose, giving her shoulder a pat that was somehow more reassuring to her than any words.
She laughed rather tremulously.

"Poor Tommy! Now please sit down and have a rational meal! You are looking positively gaunt.

It will be Tommy's and my turn to nurse you next if you are not careful." He pulled up a chair and seated himself.

"What a pleasing suggestion! But I doubt if Tommy's assistance will be very valuable to any one for some little time to come.

No milk in that coffee, please.