"Where is he?" repeated Noddy, surprised at the question, and not knowing what she meant.
"I mean his remains."
"In his state-room," answered Noddy, very reluctant to have the subject considered.
"Will you do one thing more for me, Noddy?" demanded she, earnestly and impressively.
"Certainly, I will, Mollie."
"It shall be the last thing I shall ask you to do for me."
"Don't say that, for I've always been ready to do everything you wished me to do."
"I know you have, Noddy; and you work so hard that I don't feel like asking you to do any extra labor."
"I will do anything you wish, Mollie. You needn't be afraid to ask me, either. If you knew how much pleasure it gives me to work for you, I'm sure you would keep me busy all the time."
"I don't wish to wear you out, and you may think this is useless work."