"We'll get your boot off and then you'll feel better." "Oh, don't trouble, please!" said Jeanie politely.
She held his hand very tightly, and he divined that the prospect of the boot's removal caused her considerable apprehension.
He looked round to consult Avery on the subject, but found that she had slipped out of the room.

He heard her in the porch speaking to the children, and in a few seconds she was back again.
"Don't let us keep you!" she said to Piers.

"I can stay with Jeanie now.
I have sent the children home, all but Ronald and Julian who have gone to fetch Dr.Tudor." Piers looked at Jeanie, and Jeanie looked at Piers.

Her hand was still fast locked in his.
"Shall I go ?" said Piers.
Jeanie's blue eyes were very wistful.

"I would like you to stay," she said shyly, "if you don't mind." "If Mrs.Denys doesn't mind ?" suggested Piers.
To which Avery responded.