That and a dreamy request for "The papers! the papers!" which had followed some action of her own this very morning comprised all she had to give in fulfillment of the promise she had made him at the beginning of this illness.
Mr.Gryce believed her and rose reluctantly to his feet.
"Then she is still very ill ?" "Very ill, but mending daily; or so the doctor says." "If she talks again, as she is liable to do at any moment, do not check her, but remember every word.

The importance of this I cannot impress upon you too fully.

But do not by any show of curiosity endanger her recovery.

She seems to be one of the very best sort; I would not have her body or mind sacrificed on any account." "You may trust me, sir." He nodded, giving her his hand.
But as he was turning away, he looked back with the quiet remark: "I should like to ask a final question.

You have been in constant attendance on this lady for some time and must have seen many of her friends, as well as taken charge of her mail and of any messages which may have been left for her.