Mrs Manley, a neighbor from a nearby ranch, stood at the beside of the Widow Jones, and listened as the dying woman pleaded with her to take her young son, Billy. After Mrs Manley promised to take the boy for a short time, she reached out and patted the woman's hand, saying. "I promise to take Billy, as you asked Sarah, but I'm sure it isn't going to be necessary. You'll get well again, and..." But poor Sarah passed away as soon as she heard the words spoken from her dear friend.