Lois cast a terrified glance up at Amanda.
"Does she think I ain't going to get well ?" she asked, as if her mother were not present.
"Of course she don't," replied Amanda, with decision.

She stooped and took hold of Mrs.Field's shoulders.

"Now look here, Mis' Field," said she, "you ain't actin' like yourself.

You're goin' to make Lois sick, if she ain't now, if you go on this way.

You get up an' make her a cup of tea, an' get her somethin' to eat.