"On what ?" said he.
"About taking me to Egypt." "No: I have not given it a thought since I said 'no.'" "Yet permit me to say that it is my duty to be by your side, my husband." And she colored at this word, being the first time she had ever used it.

Raynal was silent.

She murmured on, "I would not be an encumbrance to you, sir: I should not be useless.

Gentlemen, I could add more to his comfort than he gives me credit for." Warm assent of the mayor and notary to this hint.
"I give you credit for being an angel," said Raynal warmly.
He hesitated.

Rose was trembling, her fork shaking in her poor little hand.
She cast a piteous glance at him.