 You shouldn't have taken the time from work, Mary. Oh, there wasn't much going on at the office, and when I called Allie, he practically insisted I come over. From now on, Mrs. Darby, Della's going to be here with you. Yes. Oh, but you need her, Mary. The children... We got along all right before Della came to us, and we'll get along all right now. She belongs here with you, and I know she wants to be here. You know, I can't have you sick like this, Miss Darby. No, ma'am. You know, old Della's going to get right out in the kitchen and cook up some nice broth and custard and get some more weight on your bones.