You're too old for a nurse
now, Pete. Do you mind if I lean back against you that way? It's so
comfortable. I'd be happier without Bella, Pete, you know."
"Would you, Sylvie? Well, Bella and I will have to go away together
somewhere, I guess."
"I didn't say you, dear. I love you a lot--next best to Hugh. There's
something awfully sweet about you--you great strong overgrown thing!
Your heart goes _thump-thump-thump-thump_, as though it was as big
as the sun. . . . I feel much better and happier now. Things have
got steady again. Only--I wish Hugh would come back."
Pete gave a strangled sigh.
"He'll be back" And he began to draw himself away from her. "I think
I hear him now, Sylvie."
"Stay where you are," she laughed. "Don't be ashamed of being found
with a sister leaning against you and holding your hand. Are you
afraid of Hugh? I think sometimes he's rather hard with you--I'll
have to speak to him about that. Oh"--in a sudden ecstasy--"how happy
I am! I feel as light as the air. I want every one to be happy. Tell
me when Hugh comes in how happy he looks, Pete--promise me, quick!
There he is at the door now."
"Yes," he whispered, "I promise. Let me go, please, Sylvie.
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