These are some of the words she caught: "But she is! I tell you she is sick enough to have a nurse and a doctor.
I caught a glimpse of her as I was going by her room yesterday, and I never saw two such big eyes or such pale cheeks.

Then, look at him! He must just adore her, for he won't speak to another woman, and just moves about in that small, hot room all day.

I wonder if they are bride and groom?
They are young enough, and if you have noticed her clothes----" "Oh, don't talk about clothes.

I saw her the first day she came, and was the victim of despair until she suddenly got sick and so couldn't wear those wonderful waists and jackets.

I felt like a dowdy when I saw that pale blue----" "Oh, well, blue becomes blondes.