Nell: How is Harriet?
Me: Absolutely exhausted. I think we’re just going to have to let her sleep.
Nell: You don’t look that good yourself.
Me: I’m very tired. I was up with her most of the night.
Nell: I wonder what made her so sick?
Me: She might have swallowed sea water, or eaten something on our walk.
Nell: At least it’s stopped now.
Me: Yes. Finally. What a dreadful night.
Nell: David wants to know if he should bring her some dry toast and sweet tea?
Me: I think it might be best to wait for now.
Nell: What about you?
Me: Maybe later. I’m not really hungry.
Nell: A quiet day is definitely called for.
Me: You’ll get no arguments from me.
Nell: You might need to sleep yourself.
Me: I might. I think I’ve only slept a couple of hours. It was a relief to watch the sun rise, to be honest.
Nell: Don’t worry about anything. Poppy and I have everything under control.
Me: Can I hear Dave calling?
Nell; He wants to give his sister a cuddle. He can’t bear it when she’s unwell.
Me: Let him come upstairs, Nell.
Nell: Fine, but he can be quite clumsy, you know.
Me: Not when someone is unwell. He’s very gentle then. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: I’ll tell him to walk on soft paws.
Me: Yes.
Nell: Try and go back to sleep now. If you need anything I am just downstairs.
Me: Will do. Thank you. And tell the others not to worry. She’s over the worst now and just needs to rest.
Nell: I will. Now, close your eyes and relax.
Me: Yes. Dave will watch over his sister.
Nell: And over you too. You’re both precious to us.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
