"It is myself--it is your friend--your nurse--your---- Lean your head on my shoulder. Collect yourself." In a lower tone--"O God, take pity! Give _her_ life, and _me_ strength! Send me courage! Teach me words!"
Some minutes passed in silence. The patient lay mute and passive in the trembling arms, on the throbbing bosom of the nurse.

"It is myself - your friend - your nurse - your - lean your head on my shoulder." In a lower tone - "O God, take pity! Give her life, and give me courage! Teach me words!"
Some minutes passed in silence. The patient lay mute and passive in the nurse's trembling arms.
