4/9 Maude expected you two hours ago, almost immediately after Tom went out. She has worked herself into a great state of feverish nervousness.' 'I am so sorry,' Jerry replied. I had a large washing to do, and that takes time, you know.' Jerry meant no reflection upon the days when Dolly had done her own washing, and knew that it took time, but the thought she did, and a frown settled upon her face as she replied: 'Surely your grandmother might have helped you, or Harold; and Maude is so impatient and weak this morning. The doctor says there is no danger if she is kept quiet. |