Jill was standing by my bedside with a tray in her hands.
The room was bright with firelight.

Jill's big eyes looked at me affectionately.
'How you have slept, Ursie dear! just like a baby! I have been in and out half-a-dozen times; but no, you never stirred.

I told Mr.Hamilton so, when he inquired an hour ago.

Now, you are to drink this coffee, and when you are quite awake I will give you his message.' 'I am quite awake now,' I returned, rubbing my eyes vigorously.
'Well, then, let me see.

Oh, Miss Locke is going on well, and Mrs.Carron will stop with her until eight o'clock.