"The next ten minutes will give us a clear view." I looked at her, noting how tired her eyes appeared in the gray light, although they smiled courageously.
"I wish you were not here," I whispered.
"Please do not say that.

I--I really I wished to come.

I do not think I could have let you go without me." "But you are so tired--" "No more than you, I am sure.

Why, I have done nothing except to stay awake.

You have had all the work and worry.