And to my never-ending wonder she seemed still to be more concerned about Clem than about her daughter.
"Will you go to her ?" I asked.
She smiled.

"That could hardly be afforded just now." "You could manage it, I think.

Clem has some money due from me." "Even so, I couldn't leave Clem.

My daughter will be cared for, but Clem wouldn't have anybody.

We'll fight it out on this line, Major." I now saw that continuous questioning about Miss Caroline would bring one in time to madness, and I was glad of my resolve never again to indulge in this unprofitable occupation.
But even pneumonia has its defeats.