"If you take them faithfully for another day or two, I am sure the Doctor will order something new for you."
"If—if I took them about three times this afternoon, do you think I could have some meat soon? Meat makes people strong, doesn't it, Sister?"
"So do eggs and milk," laughed the nurse. "But three times in one afternoon would be too much for you. Now, I am going to darken the room; and while you are taking your nap, I shall telephone to your uncle. For one thing, I shall tell him that he will find our patient better this evening."
"Oh, yes, Sister! And ask him please to go to the hotel across the street to get his dinner right now—not luncheon,—dinner. And—and—tell him I didn't know——"
"I shall explain that part, darling; and I have just thought of a plan which I am sure you will like. Go to sleep, now; for the sooner you do that, the earlier you will wake to hear about it."
When Mary opened her eyes, she was surprised to find the room filled with the rosy glow of the shaded lamp.
"Is it night, Sister? Has Uncle come?"
"No, dear, it is only half past four; but the afternoon has been so dark that Liza and I needed the light to begin to carry out my plan."
"Oh, please tell me what it is, Sister. The very idea for me to sleep all afternoon!"
"I am glad you did so, because you will be fresh for the evening. How would you like to invite your uncle to have dinner up here?"