"I cannot bear it, and I must bear it.

I cannot desert her now.

She has no one to turn to but me." "Rachel, where are you ?" said the feeble, plaintive voice.
Rachel rose and went unsteadily towards her.

It was fortunate the room was lit only by the fire-light.
"Sit down by me here on the sofa, and let me lean against you.

You do comfort me, Rachel, though you say nothing.