At first they hoped he would get well, but you know how it is in the country.

When sick people linger on, every one wishes them to die, because they are in the way, and cost money.

That is how it is." "But you wished him to live," said the Superintendent in an encouraging tone.
Regina shrugged her shoulders and smiled, without the slightest affectation or shyness.
"What could I do ?" she asked.

"A passion for him had taken me, the first time that I saw him.

So I stole for him, and sat up with him, and did what was possible.