But it was so evident that the boy loved to have his friend near him, whatever his mood, that she made no comments since Monck was not arbitrary with her.

She saw but little of him after their early morning meal together, for when he could spare the time to be with Tommy, she took his advice and went to her room for the rest she so sorely needed.
She hoped that Monck rested too during the hours that she was on duty in the sick-room.

She concluded that he did so, though his appearance gave small testimony to the truth of her supposition.

Once or twice coming upon him suddenly she was positively startled by the haggardness of his look.

But upon this also she made no comment.