Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.

She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.

When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.

She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.

They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
"Thanks very much.