thought I would ask you if you have a sister.”

“Is it to the country you wish to go, ma’m?” The baby in her arms stirred, and the nurse swayed gently back and forth to hush it.

“Yes.”

“I couldn’t go with you myself, ma’m — but — ”

“Oh, no! I didn’t mean you. I only thought if you had a sister — or a friend, maybe, who could help me for a little while.”

“I saw you this morning, ma’m, as you went out. I’ll see what I can do. What number is your room? and what name? I mustn’t talk here. Mrs. Darling is very particular.”

“Oh, never mind, then.”