Kate heard part of what happened, but she never lifted her head.

After a while he came back with more broth and a plate of delicate toast.
"Try this," he said.

"I made it myself." Kate ate ravenously.
"That's good!" she cried.
"I'll tell you what I'm going to do," he said.

"I'm going to take you out to Aunt Ollie's for a week after school to-night.

Want to go ?" "Yes! Oh, yes!" cried Kate.
"All right," he said.