"I'd rather do my own work.

You just bring them up here--that'll be all right.

To-morrow morning we'll have Daisy to help see to things." "Come over here and sit down comfortable in my chair," he suggested kindly.

"You never do take any bit of rest, Ellen.

I never see'd such a woman!" And again she got up and meekly obeyed him, walking across the room with languid steps.
He watched her, anxiously, uncomfortably.
She took up the newspaper he had just laid down, and Bunting took two steps towards her.
"I'll show you the most interesting bit" he said eagerly.