54/74 "There!" as he deftly slipped his hands under him, and turned him a little to one side. It's stiff work, lying half the day with one's back in the same place." Then Martha appeared at the door, and insisted on Aunt Charlotte going downstairs and trying to take some nourishment. In the sick-room all was silent. Austin continued sleeping peacefully, an expression of absolute contentment and happiness upon his face, while Lubin sat by the bedside watching. |