“I’ll send you word right away,” Polly reassured her. “Father says she’ll get along all right, and we have a doctor right here, if we should need anything. And a nurse, too,” she laughed. “They are going to be with us all summer.”
“Oh, they are!” exclaimed Aunt Sophie in a relieved tone. “I shall feel easier about her, then.”
They had reached Polly’s car, and Russell put the little girl on the front seat, between the driver and Lilith.
Aunt Sophie stepped upon the running-board and kissed Dolly again, and then backed out to make way for Polly.
“I’ll write to you, Aunt Sophie,” promised Dolly. “Don’t work too hard! And don’t forget to take a nap before you do the dishes, ’cause you were up all night!”
That was a wonderful ride to most of the passengers. It was just warm enough to be comfortable, with a fresh breeze—exactly such a morning as Polly would have chosen.
“Tired, dear?” she questioned, smiling down into the little face.
“Not a bit,” Dolly smiled back. “Isn’t it splendid! Aren’t you glad Sardis said yes? I wonder if he ever had such a nice ride.”
“I guess so,” laughed Polly; and then, “Have you thought, dear, you will be nearer your brother than when you were at home?”
Dolly’s little thin face grew pink, “O—h!” she said softly.