“Yes, we will talk that over.”
“Have you any one for tonight?”
“No. Is it as bad as that?” and Mrs. Borden turned pale.
“I should advise an emergency nurse for a week or so; by that time you can make some plans.” 204
Mrs. Vanderveer was comfortable, but she did not want to be left alone.
“Oh, isn’t it dreadful, Florence, that this should happen just now. If it only could have waited until Christmas,” Mrs. Borden said with tears in her eyes. “I meant you should have such a happy wedding. You’ve always been like an own sister to me.”
“Well, we won’t worry tonight. Only—”
Miss Armitage came in and heard the story through.
“Let me telephone at once to the nurses’ home, then you will feel relieved. And perhaps it would be a good thing to send Marilla to me for a little while again.”
“I cannot do without a nurse girl.”