The heaves died completely. He sat absolutely silent.
With her left hand she caught the edge of the pillow case and pulled the pillow beside her upon the bed. Her eyes looked straight and completely into his. Her voice was contrite and admiring:
“You are the first man who ever offered to lend me money and didn’t paw me at the same time!”
Cub laughed heartily, and then snapped:
“Maybe that’s because I’m stupid!”
Her dimples danced and then she sobered.
“When I’m well, will you come to see me...?”
Cub held her eyes to his and nodded emphatically.
“Whenever you say I may! As often as you’ll let me!”
She began lowering her lids and filled the silence with words: