Daniel put a hang on hers and folded her fingers over the marble. "Madelene - I could never take the sun away from you. Never. If you wish, you may give me... a penny. Which I will keep safe. I am just a very concerned doctor about his patient possibly someone who worries too much, really... if you do not want me to stay please tell me so. I would like you to have a nice rest in a comfortable place, but I cannot stop you. Still... if you promise me that you will come back to me in four days, just for me to check on your wounds and to show me that you are safe, I will at least have some assurance."
After putting the cloth away Daniel added, "please do not hesitate to come to me when you need me, either. If you are struggling for a place to stay in winter I will house you for.... halfpence a week, say, if you insist on paying."