“It’s no use. Oh, what shall I do? Where can I go after I leave this hospital? I’m—I’m—the most ‘alone’ person in the whole world!”
“But you still have us! We’ll take care of you,” offered Dot, impulsively. “We’ll take you with us to Green Falls, where we’re spending the summer, won’t we, Linda?”
“Of course,” agreed her companion.
The girl smiled happily, but only for a moment.
“It’s wonderful of you—but I can’t stay. I’ll have to go somewhere soon—and where shall it be?”
“I’ll tell you what we’ll do,” said Linda brightly. “After you have a visit with us, and get strong, we’ll get you some kind of job—taking care of children or something. And you can be studying something to support yourself. Stenography or typing—in case you can’t find your parents. How would you like that?”
“Fine! Only I don’t know what those words mean—Sten—sten——”
Linda and Dot looked at each other and smiled. What could they do with a girl like this? It was too much for them to solve the problem alone, but perhaps Miss Carlton could offer a wise suggestion.
The girl stretched out her arms helplessly.
“Oh, I know I’m dumb!” she exclaimed. “But please don’t give me up!”