Hadn't she saved his life?
More, hadn't she assumed a responsibility in so doing?
Instantly he purposed that she should not be permitted to resign the office of good Samaritan.

He motioned toward the nurse's chair; and Kitty sat down, her errand in total eclipse.
"Just when I never felt so lonely! Ripping!" His quick smile was so engaging that Kitty answered it--kindred spirits, subconsciously recognizing each other.

Fire; but neither of them knew that; or that two lonely human beings of opposite sex, in touch, constitute a first-rate combustible.
Quietly the nurse withdrew.

There would be a tonic in this meeting for the patient.

Her own presence might neutralize the effect.