"
"But if you were not there, dear, perhaps your mother would rouse herself;
and I do think that would do her more good than all the doctoring she is
getting, and Gussie should be able to be of as much assistance as
yourself."
"Perhaps you are right, Guy, but it does not seem right for me to leave
them now, and so soon after papa's death, too," and her eyes filled again.
"But you know your father said we were not to let that delay our marriage,
dear. I feel quite sure he knew you would not have a happy life, so wished
you under my protection."
"Don't tempt me anymore, Guy," said the quivering lips. "You do not know
how my heart cries out for the comfort and relief that you offer me. I know
very well I am only tolerated at home on account of my usefulness, but they
do not understand what it would be like if I were not there. Gussie has not
the necessary practice to make her the help she might be, and mamma would
be sure to suffer if I left them before the new help arrives. Besides, Guy,
I have not had time to prepare a thing for myself yet," she added, in a
low, shy voice.
"You have not had time to get the rest you need, darling, and that is of
more account than anything else.
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