“Good gracious, I believe he's asleep!” said Sidney to the pasteboard box.

But he opened his eyes and smiled at her.

“I've been around hospitals a little. I suppose now there is no question about your going?”

“The superintendent said I was young, but that any protegee of Dr. Wilson's would certainly be given a chance.”

“It is hard work, night and day.”

“Do you think I am afraid of work?”

“And—Joe?”

Sidney colored vigorously and sat erect.

“He is very silly. He's taken all sorts of idiotic notions in his head.”

“Such as—”