There seemed no words that would come.
"You will promise, won't you ?" she persisted, in a whisper.

"It's only 'in case'-- just that I needn't worry myself." Joan looked up.

There was something in the eyes looking down upon her that seemed to be compelling her.
"If you'll promise to try and get better," she answered.
Mrs.Phillips stooped and kissed her.

"Of course, dear," she said.
"Perhaps I shall, now that my mind is easier." Phillips came, as Mrs.Phillips had predicted.

He was surprised at seeing Joan.