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She was almost at the door. "Don't mention my name to him, if you please." Major Dale was at his wits' end. He feared the old captain would be beyond consolation if he did not do as he had promised send Miss Pumfret to him at once. Dorothy was just on the stairs. At a glance she understood that her father had failed to bring about a reconciliation between Captain Mayberry and his sister.
Miss Pumfret looked at the impetuous girl who was going to make sure her brother had a merry Christmas. "You see," hurried on Dorothy, taking advantage of the moment to further press her request, "we just had the place ready for him. We gave a play, and had a new bed at our disposal." "My brother a charity patient!" exclaimed the woman.
And, what's better, they say he is not by any means incurable. In fact, I am very hopeful, with the proper treatment " "Well, I hope they won't forget the proper treatment for that sister," interrupted Tavia. "Even that we hope to make right," replied the major. "I have sent for Miss Pumfret, and expect she may arrive at The Cedars to-night."
When you get well I will come in and see you. My aunt will want a great deal of sewing done. Perhaps you may be able to come to her." It was actually noon-time, and Dorothy had to hurry back to The Cedars. Miss Pumfret and the captain were still talking about old family affairs, and seemed supremely happy as she left them.
"Why, of course, Miss Pumfret will provide a private one for her brother, and perhaps " But she did not wait to think further. "Nurse," she interrupted, her voice carrying through the 'phone, "perhaps that patient could have our bed. Captain Mayberry is to go to the private wing." In a few words the nurse gathered Dorothy's meaning.
"Indeed, he was not killed," replied the major. "He had done good service and was made captain. Seems to me the last I heard of him he was traveling abroad." "Then it's Miss 'Plumpet's' ghost," declared Nat. "I'm sure, Uncle Frank, you must have forgotten that name. More likely to be Plumpet than Pumfret." "Oh, no; I remember very well.
The next moment Dorothy drew back to allow brother and sister their own happy moment Jane Pumfret had the old white-haired man in her arms, was embracing him like a child, and the nurse smiled in complete satisfaction as she, too, stepped aside with Dorothy. "That is all he wants," she said, "He has worried constantly, and I was so afraid she would not come I know Miss Pumfret."
She approached them. "You are Miss Pumfret, I know," she began, without waiting for her father's introduction. "Isn't it perfectly splendid? the news from Captain Mayberry, I mean. He seemed as pleased as a child when I promised him a merry Christmas, and to-morrow morning I am going into the hospital to make sure he gets it. Won't you come with me? He will be delighted to see you, I am sure."
"We can have this bed," stammered Dorothy, scarcely able to speak through her excitement. "Miss Pumfret wishes Captain Mayberry removed to the private wing." "That will do nicely," answered the nurse, smiling. "Your friend has been taken into the observation ward. She will remain there until her case is diagnosed.
"I have so many places to go, but I am going to the hospital first." Miss Pumfret put out her hand it shook visibly. "Little girl," she said, "you are right. You have said it all for me. Come to-morrow and say it all over again to Nick." Tears fell down the old pinched cheeks, but Dorothy kissed them away.
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