'I'm busy with Willie.' 'Come as soon as you are free.' In ten minutes she appeared.

There was apprehension on her face; she feared he was going to lament his inability to work.

Instead of that, he told her joyfully that the first volume was finished.
'Thank goodness!' she exclaimed.

'Are you going to do any more to-night ?' 'I think not--if you will come and sit with me.' 'Willie doesn't seem very well.

He can't get to sleep.' 'You would like to stay with him ?' 'A little while.