I wonder whether you would like to come and help me then ?' 'If only you would let me! There is nothing I should like more than to do something for you.' 'But you mustn't do it for me.

It must be for the girls' sake.' 'Yes, for theirs as well, but ever so much more for yours, dear.

You can't think how glad I am that you have asked me.' Again the little hand was put forward, and this time Adela took it.
But she did not soften as she once would have done.

With eyes still far away, she talked for some minutes of the hopes with which her life was filled.

Frequently she made mention of her husband, and always as one to whom it was a privilege to devote herself.