couldn't
be sure he didn't need it, whereas
I was
quite
sure I didn't."
Now she wavered for a moment. "You didn't say you had a wife before,"
she suggested.
"An invalid," sighed Mr. Flinks--"a helpless invalid, lady. And six
small children probably crying for bread at this very moment. Ah,
lady, think what my feelings must be to hear 'em cry in vain--think