It was a very tired little girl that Evan laid carefully on the couch in Aunt Sophie’s living-room. But her eyes were shining with joy. She put out a small hand and caught one of Polly’s.
“May I kiss you?” she whispered. “I want to because you have given me such a lovely, lovely time. I’m going to tell Sardis all about it and how good you’ve been to me.”
“Thank you, darling,” Polly whispered back. “I think outdoors is what you need, and just as soon as I can get the car again you shall have another ride.”
Dolly looked her thanks, but said not a word beyond a softly breathed “O-h!”
CHAPTER IX
NO. 45678
AT the dinner table Polly told her story of the afternoon’s pleasure.
“I am glad you can take them out,” said Dr. Dudley. “The air will do them more good than anything else.”
“I know it will,” agreed Polly confidently. “They ought to have it every day.”
“You may have the car as often as possible,” promised the Doctor. Then he addressed his wife on another subject.