2/12 You have made me so rich, too, my dear, that I shall be quite comfortable; but you will come and see me again before very long, if I live ?" "Oh, yes, Nance. People who have asthma often live to be very old. Ever since this trouble has come upon me I have longed for a sister's love, and now I think I will go to her I will tell her all my troubles, and ask her to help me to find employment." "Perhaps she has never heard of you--what do I know ?--and perhaps she will spurn you when she hears your story. If she does, come back to old Nance, my dear; her arms will always be open to receive you. |