Give up this wearin' yourself out keepin' boarders and runnin' this big house.

Why don't you stop takin' care of other folks and take care of yourself for a spell ?" "But I can't.

I can't take care of myself.

All I have is invested in this place and if I give it up I lose everything." "Yes, yes, I know what you mean.

But what I mean is--is--" "What do you mean ?" "I mean--I mean why don't you let somebody take care of you?
That's what I mean." Thankful turned to stare at him.
"Somebody--else--take care of me ?" she repeated.
"Yes--yes.