It was a name of friendship--of moments of expansion.

He had no idea that she had ever heard it used by anybody.
It was apparent that she had not only caught it, but had treasured it in her memory--perhaps in her heart.
"Look here, Tom! I was a young girl.

I was done up.

I was tired.

I had two people depending on what I could do, and it did seem as if I couldn't do any more.