Lucia, I would have given all I am worth in the world to have been able to help you." "I often wished for you, especially when I used to fear that our old friends would desert us.

I never thought _you_ would." "There is some comfort in that.

Promise that whatever may come, you will always trust me." He held out his hand, and Lucia put hers frankly in it.
Just at that moment there was a stir, and Mrs.Costello called "Lucia.".