“Of course I am glad; that is, I shall be when you get well.”
“You wouldn’t like a feeble husband dragging on you all your days, would you?”
“No, I wouldn’t. Who would? Would you like a feeble wife dragging on you all your days?”
“I would like you, sick or well.”
“I knew you would say that. You and Tessa and Dr. Towne are sentimental. What do you think he said to me last night. ‘Be very gentle and careful with him, do not even speak loud.’”
“He is very kind.”
“As if I wouldn’t be gentle!”
“Bring your chair close and sing.”
“I don’t feel like singing; this room is dark and hot, and I am sleepy.”
“Well, never mind.”