“Yes, of course. Now will you go down and tell Mr. Hadley that I’m sick, and can’t see him. And ask him to stop and tell your mother you’re with me for several days?”
Queenie obeyed immediately, thankful to find forgiveness so easily.
CHAPTER XXII.
QUEENIE’S CALLER.
Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition. She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition. Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
“Your father is going to drive out for you tomorrow, Marj,” Lily informed her as she returned from the telephone booth. “And Miss Hawes is coming right away to take you to the infirmary.”
“Then I can’t be with you?” asked Queenie, almost pathetically.
“I’m afraid not,” replied Lily. “But I’ll look out for you. I’ll take you down to dinner with me tonight.”
“Oh, I couldn’t! I have nuthin’ to wear that’s decent. I’d disgrace you sure!”