[Oh, sweet Anna. He needs more help than you know. As may be made evident by the weakness of his laugh.]
I am hardly capable of considering how one might be best helped in such a situation as this. [A pause is followed by a tone of apology.] Though I do appreciate the kindness.
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I am hardly capable of considering how one might be best helped in such a situation as this. [A pause is followed by a tone of apology.] Though I do appreciate the kindness.