And when I mentioned your name she denied
ever having seen you. She even dared to ask me to leave the
room. And the nurse was most insulting.
But don't worry about it in the least, for papa has promised
to have the nurse removed at once from her position, and
blacklisted, so that she can't ever get another place in a
decent hospital.
I am afraid you will be disappointed in your protegee, and I
am awfully sorry, for I would have enjoyed doing her good;
but you see how impossible it was.
You are not to feel put out that I was treated that way, for
I really enjoyed doing something for you; and you know it is
good for one to suffer sometimes. I'll be delighted to go
slumming for you any time again that you say, and please
don't mind asking me. It's much better for me to look after
any girls that need help than it is for you, because girls
of that sort are so likely to impose upon a young man's
sympathies.
My cousin has been telling me how you have been looking
after some of the work of a student who is majoring in
sociology, so I'm beginning to understand why you took this
girl up. I do hope you'll let me help. Suppose you run over
this evening and we can talk it over. I'm giving up two
whole engagements to stay at home for you, so I hope you
will properly appreciate it, and if anything hinders your
coming, would you mind calling up and letting me know?
Hoping to see you this evening,
Your true friend and fellow-worker,
GILA DARE.
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