I have been tidying it a little, and I moved the bed, and he is so delighted with it he wants you to see it." "I should like to, very much," said Miss Patch, "but I have rheumatism in my knee to-day, and I can't get up and down stairs very well.

Perhaps, though," she added, with sudden thought, "you will help me ?" "Oh yes," said Jessie, advancing further into the room, "I would like to if I can.

What shall I do ?" "I will ask you to let me lean on your shoulder a little, that is all, dear.

But will you wait just a moment while I finish preparing the potatoes for my dinner ?" "Oh yes.

I will wait, and--and--I'd like to help you," said Jessie, half eager, half shy.