"Yes," he admitted frankly. "I've knocked my head, and"—he touched his arm—"and, yes, I'm afraid I've broken my arm."
"Oh!"—cried Nell, startled and aghast—"oh! you must come into the house at once—at once."
He glanced at the cottage.
"Yes," said Nell. "Oh, come, please. You may faint again——"
"Oh, no, I shan't."
"But you may—you may! Take my arm; lean on me——"
He took her arm, but did not lean on her, and he smiled down at her.
"I don't look it, but I weigh nearly twelve stone, and I should bear you down," he said.
"I'm stronger than I look," said Nell. "Please come!"