How Dolly wished they could do that! As she saw him there at the table, with his quiet air of efficiency and strength, Dolly thought what a treasure he was in a sick house; how strong she felt while she knew he was near. Perhaps Mrs. Copley's thoughts took the same turn; she sighed a little as she spoke.
"You have been very kind, Mr. Shubrick. We shall never forget it. You have been a great help. If Mr. Copley would only get better now"——
"I am going to see him better before I go."
"We could not ask any more help of you."
"You need not," and Mr. Shubrick smiled. "Mr. Copley has done me the honour to ask me."
"Mr. Copley has asked you!" repeated Mrs. Copley in bewilderment. "What?"
"Asked me to stay."
"To stay and nurse him?"
"Yes. And I said I would. You cannot turn me away after that."
"But you have your own business in England," Dolly here put in.