Dorothy saw in the woman's hand a slip of yellow paper. Of course it was some message that would violate the rules. And the woman had given her some medicine to make her sleep.
"I am too sleepy now," said Dorothy. "Let me alone."
That was all the attendant wanted. Quickly she went out, and then Dorothy jumped up. It was but a moment's work to open the suit-case, and slip on the plain, white, linen dress. Then for something on her head. Yes! the cap, there it was all ready to be put on for the day's work. The looking glass reflected a new Dorothy!
She did look like a nurse, and then no one yet knew Miss Bell. But she might be back from breakfast at any moment!
Hurry, Dorothy! Hurry!
One more look! The long dress seemed strange, but not so strange as the agitation that filled her heart and tingled her nerves.
She opened the door, and went out into the hall, just as an attendant was turning out the electrics, for it was daylight.
"Good morning!" said the first guard, sitting in his big chair, while the marble hall seemed like an ocean to Dorothy.
"Good morning!" replied Dorothy lightly.
Then the nurses were leaving breakfast. She could hear the voices. If only she could get out before Miss Bell came!