“Nellie has asked for a piece of that mince-pie one of you sent her. Nurse says, ‘No,’ but looks much pleased at the request.”
“Rejoicing in the hospital! a decided improvement in Nellie.”
“Nellie teases to sit up.”
“Nellie lifted onto the sofa! Dressed in my old blue wrapper! Looks white and funny.”
“Nellie sends her love and thanks to all her kind, kind friends.” 173
“Nellie teasing to see Marion Parke.”
“Nellie pronounced out of danger.”
“Nellie removed to Mrs. Gaston’s, where she will stay until she is strong enough to resume her studies. Sends love and thanks.”
The next day there were rumors around the school that Marion Parke, who had been missed by this time, and accounted for, was taken sick with diphtheria, and was much worse than Nellie had ever been.
Now, of course, the panic began anew; and as many of the girls had written home and obtained leave to return, more than that, commands to do so, as the sick girl’s case was contagious, Miss Ashton found all her trouble renewed.