"No, of course I don't mind if I can be of any use to you.

Tudor will probably want to kick me out, but if you have the smallest desire to keep me, I'll stay." "You are kind," said Jeanie very earnestly.

"I think it will help me to be brave if I may hold your hand.

You have such a strong hand." "It is entirely at your service," said Piers.
He turned in his chair at the doctor's entrance, without rising.

His attitude was decidedly dogged.