When the two girls reached the head of the stairs, the door to the ward opened and the nurse looked out. She exchanged a smiling nod with Otoyo.
"Why, Miss Sen, you naughty little thing, I believe this visit was all arranged beforehand," exclaimed Molly.
But Miss Sen only laughed and not one word of excuse or explanation would she give.
"Otoyo, you are as deep as deep——" Molly began.
But Otoyo pressing closely to her side, looked up into Molly's face and smiled so sweetly it was impossible to scold her.
"You are very kindlee to humble little Japanese girl," she said. "Better than all the young ladies of Wellington, I like you best, Mees Brown. There is no one so good and so beautiful——"
"You outrageous little flatterer, you are changing the subject," cried Molly.
"With all my honor, I give you assurance that I speak trulee."
"You make me very happee, then," laughed Molly, "but what has that got to do with Professor Green?"
"Did I say there was any connecting?" asked Otoyo innocently.