Crossword puzzle clue "asked for as help"

Nevertheless, she asked him if he had attended her high school, and after he said yes, she asked "...?"

Asked for, as help

Help someone out who badly needs help?

Source of the saying "The gods help them that help themselves"

Its motto is "To help them, you have to help yourself first"

Ted of "Help Me Help You"

"Since you asked ..."

Question asked when registering.