16/22 It's got stuff mixed with it to make it dry soon, so that you needn't lie there very long after I've painted you. You mustn't mind if I put my finger on your mouth when I take off the handkerchief; I'll be careful not to get any in your eyes or on your lips if you hold your head still. Will you promise ?" What a dreadful minute! He turned and looked at my feet. I gave one big twist in my bandages. |