“No, dear, you’d better not come with me. No use for you to get wet again,” said her father. “You’ve been through enough for one day. Hazel is on night duty. You can get some sleep in her room.”
“Yes, young lady, you mustn’t take any more chances. We may need you here in the morning anyhow to answer further questions.”
“I’ll stop by and tell Hazel you’re going to her room,” said her father when they started out. “I’ll arrange for Billy and Jane somehow here. Restrictions will be let down for such an emergency. So you just put everything out of your mind and get some sleep.”
CHAPTER TWENTY
REWARDS
Mr. Carter’s orders for Kitty to put all worries out of her mind and sleep, were easier given than followed. She knew that very well as she entered Hazel’s room. She thought a hot bath would do her more good than anything else. There were plenty of fresh towels on the rack in the bathroom, and Kitty was sure her friend would want her to make herself at home. She was just rubbing down after a relaxing soak, when she heard someone come in.
“That you, Hazel?” she called.
“Yes. Your dad told me you were here. I came as soon as I could get away.”
“Could you lend me some pajamas? I helped myself to a bath.”
“You’re more than welcome, darling. I’ll get you something to sleep in.”