There was something in them, a species of dumb appeal, that went straight to his heart.

He moved impulsively, and knelt beside her.
Jeanie's hand came confidingly forth to him.

"I did try to be brave," she whispered.
Piers' hand closed instantly and warmly upon hers.

"That's all right, little girl," he said kindly.

"Pain pretty bad, eh ?" "Yes," murmured Jeanie.
"Ah, well, don't move!" he said.