He didn't find work for a full year, though Miss Lewis was unwavering in her support.

"What I found in Miss Lewis was someone who understood."

Did he and Miss Lewis ever sit down and talk about her situation?

Miss Lewis has been on vacation and isn't expected back for some time.

I am a longtime friend of Miss Lewis and her family.

She knew Miss Lewis had never made much money and told him people who admired her wanted to help pay for her care.

Miss Lewis, on the other hand, comes from Virginia, the land of ham and butter.

Miss Lewis needed help getting ready for bed.

Miss Lewis was amused but also insulted by the overture.

Miss Lewis said it took a year just to figure out how and when to pull the rope.