This time, if it ever come, may come quickly and unexpectedly, and in such case you must lose no time in using your opportunity.

At such a time I myself might be ...

nay! If the time ever come, shall be, leagued with your enemy against you.
"One more request," she became very solemn as she said this, "it is not vital and necessary like the other, but I want you to do one thing for me, if you will." We all acquiesced, but no one spoke.

There was no need to speak.
"I want you to read the Burial Service." She was interrupted by a deep groan from her husband.

Taking his hand in hers, she held it over her heart, and continued.