"Good night."
A long pause.
"Esther," softly, "are you asleep?"
"No."
"I am so glad you came. I was almost dead from homesickness."
"Were you, Grace? I'm so sorry I didn't know you were so near."
On the following morning, the vivacious hostess said:
"I can't let you go. I'm so lonely." And to her surprise, tears rolled down her cheeks.
"You dear girl!" said Esther, slipping her arm about her.
"Get your hat, and go with us on our visit to Dr. Brown. We have enough luncheon to last us a week. Come right along."