"But may I not do something for you--a turn at nursing, or send you things, or take care of Fay ?" "You're so good.

Since my husband's been gone what would have become of Fay and me but for you?
It was about Fay that I wanted to speak to you.
This time I thought surely I'd die, and I was worried about Fay.

Well, I'll be around all right shortly, but my strength's gone and I won't live long.

So I may as well speak now.

You remember you've been asking me to let you take Fay and bring her up as your daughter ?" "Indeed yes, I remember.