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 : Did he go alone?

He couldn’t stand being in the house any longer, and I can’t say I blame him. It’s pretty ghastly here, isn’t it?

We must all be patient and forbearing.



I’ve been away a week as it is. Why? Do you want me to go?

Only it’s hardly a time for visits, is it?





If sympathy is of any help





A little service in the drawing-room? The power of prayer is very wonderful, I’ve always heard.



Forgive me, only I’m so wretched

My heart