But I keep about." "You look very strong and well," said Newman, observing the erectness of her figure, and a certain venerable rosiness in her cheek.
"Thank God I am not ill, sir; I hope I know my duty too well to go panting and coughing about the house.

But I am an old woman, sir, and it is as an old woman that I venture to speak to you." "Oh, speak out," said Newman, curiously.

"You needn't be afraid of me." "Yes, sir.

I think you are kind.

I have seen you before." "On the stairs, you mean ?" "Yes, sir.