'Twas too personal, too sacred a thing to tell.
But I don't know's I shan't tell you after all; seem's as if I must tell somebody.

Mrs.Barnes, I shan't live much longer.

I've had a warning." Thankful stared at her.
"Rebecca Timpson!" she exclaimed.

"Have you gone crazy?
What are you talkin' about?
A warnin'!" "Yes, a warning.

I was warned last night.