I tried to, but I couldn't." "Tell her now, Garry," cried Jack.

"Now--to-night," his voice rising on the last word.

"Before you close your eyes.

You never needed her help as you do now." "I can't--it would break her heart.

Keep still!--that's her step." Corinne entered the room slowly and walked to Garry's chair.
"Baby's asleep now," she said in a subdued voice, "and I'm going to take you to bed.