Then she lay down again, and it seemed to her that a very long time elapsed.

Suddenly recollecting that Trefusis had supported her gently with his hand to prevent her falling back too rudely, she rose again, and this time got upon her feet with his help.
"I must go home," she said again.

"It is a matter of life or death." "No, no," he said softly.

"It is all right.

You may depend on me." She looked at him earnestly.