27/38 He wanted to work; he felt that by working he could accomplish something, could deserve and win the approval of people who were worthwhile--people like Madelene Schulze, for instance. This time it was the "blonde" that answered--small and sweet, pink and white, with tawny hair. "I couldn't get here earlier," he explained. "I saw the doctor just driving away. But, as these bandages feel uncomfortable, I thought perhaps his daughter--your sister, is she not ?--might--might fix them." Walpurga looked doubtful. |