“Of course you were perfectly sure of Jack.”
Helen winced. “Yes,” she replied, quietly; “I was sure of Jack.”
“But you understand now that I really cannot stay?”
“No; his manuscript is complete. He will not need me for the revision.”
“You would stay if he did?”
“Why, yes.”
“Then if you would stay if he needed you, surely you will do the same for me?”
“Oh, Helen!”
“Will you? When Jack is quite himself again I will urge no longer. Now that you have told me this, it will be easier for you. Will you not do this for me?”