24/43 I can see her putting the little stitches into them and smiling with shining eyes over your coming. Freckles, I'll wager you a dollar those little clothes of yours are just alive with the dearest, tiny handmade stitches." A new light dawned in Freckles' eyes. A tinge of warm color swept into his face. Renewed strength was noticeable in his grip of her hands. "I won't stop for a thing, and I'll hurry with all my might." She smoothed his pillow, straightened the cover, gave him one steady look in the eyes, and went quietly from the room. |