The washerwoman's foundling1867 |
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Page 81 - I have said before, take great care of yourself ; " and he continued writing the prescription. Mrs. Sparkes was silent for some moments, but taking courage she again addressed the doctor : — "I beg your pardon, sir, but I should be so much obliged to you if you would tell me if my complaint is dangerous. I don't ask for myself, but when I am gone my two children could not carry on the business by themselves, and I should like to see them in some respectable employment before I die.