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Eh? Well, I dont know, I dont know, moaned Nancy, with a shake of her head as she turned away. Seems as if I jest couldnt stand it till that doctor gits out o there. I wish I had a washin ter dothe biggest washin I ever see, I do, I do! she wailed, wringing her hands helplessly. Even after the doctor was gone, however, there seemed to be little that Nancy could tell Mr. Tom. There appeared to be no bones broken, and the cut was of slight consequence; but the doctor had looked very grave, had shaken his head slowly, and had said that time alone could tell. After he had gone, Miss Polly had shown a face even whiter and more drawn looking than before. The patient had not fully recovered consciousness, but at present she seemed to be resting as comfortably as could be expected. A trained nurse had been sent for, and would come that night. That was all. And Nancy turned sobbingly, and went back to her kitchen. It was sometime during the next forenoon that Pollyanna opened conscious eyes and realized where she was. Why, Aunt Polly, whats the matter? Isnt it daytime? Why dont I get up? she cried. Why, Aunt Polly, I cant get up, she moaned, falling back on the pillow, after an ineffectual attempt to lift herself. No, dear, I wouldnt tryjust yet, soothed her aunt quickly, but very quietly. But what is the matter? Why cant I get up? Miss Pollys eyes asked an agonized question of the white-capped young woman standing in the window, out of the range of Pollyannas eyes. The young woman nodded. Tell her, the lips said. Miss Polly cleared her throat, and tried to swallow the lump that would scarcely let her speak. You were hurt, dear, by the automobile last night. But never mind that now. Auntie wants you to rest and go to sleep again. Hurt? Oh, yes; II ran. Pollyannas eyes were dazed. She lifted her hand to her forehead. Why, itsdone up, and ithurts! Yes, dear; but never mind. Justjust rest. But, Aunt Polly, I feel so funny, and so bad! My legs feel soso queeronly they dont feelat all! With an imploring look into the nurses face, Miss Polly struggled to her feet, and turned away. The nurse came forward quickly. Suppose you let me talk to you now, she began cheerily. Im sure I think its high time we were getting acquainted, and Im going to introduce myself. I am Miss Hunt, and Ive come to help your aunt take care of you. And the very first thing Im going to do is to ask you to swallow these little white pills for me. Pollyannas eyes grew a bit wild. But I dont want to be taken care ofthat is, not for long! I want to get up. You know I go to school. Cant I go to school tomorrow? From the window where Aunt Polly stood now there came a half-stifled cry. |
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