Daphne Deane (2016)
“As she passed the window she heard Donald's special whistle for Ransom ring out. But Ranse had just passed her, going down the stairs like a streak, pulling his sweater on, his tousled head bobbing in the doorway, then disappearing into the darkness. It seemed but an instant before he reappeared breathless, pausing at the door to shout: "He wants the cot ta carry him over on. He says fer you ta phone the doctor quick!" Then he disappeared again, the cot from the attic under his arm, bumping alo...ng on every step.
Daphne, quick and efficient, called the doctor and then with swift fingers put clean sheets on the guest bed. She had it ready by the time the men came slowly up the steps carrying the cot with its burden.
Then her mother appeared, calm and collected.
"They'll want hot water," she said. "I wish your father were home, but he'll be here in the morning. Go back to your bed, Beverly," she said to the little girl who appeared wide-eyed and shivering with excitement.MoreLess
Daphne, quick and efficient, called the doctor and then with swift fingers put clean sheets on the guest bed. She had it ready by the time the men came slowly up the steps carrying the cot with its burden.
Then her mother appeared, calm and collected.
"They'll want hot water," she said. "I wish your father were home, but he'll be here in the morning. Go back to your bed, Beverly," she said to the little girl who appeared wide-eyed and shivering with excitement.MoreLess
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