"I will!" the Atom said firmly.

"I'll bring him up in his cage." Miss Kezia rose.

The triumph fell away from the flushed, restless face.

"I don't want him, thank you. I'm afraid of givin' him my cold."

"Very well," patiently.

Sheila Pat watched her a minute.

"May I have some toast water, please?"

Pause.

"I've dropped my handkerchief out of bed, Aunt Kezia."

Pause.