i thought they 'd been nice for the money rather than because of any affection they had for me . '' so you went outside and waited there while it rained over you ? i seem to see ahead , in a kind of way . `` i need you , '' she said in a quiet voice . `` dear sister , how can she be any comfort to me ? we havent seen you guys for some time . `` and now they 're coming here . '' it was , in one word , beautiful . 