I wish we could live in the country always . I 'm sure I would soon get better if I could go -- if it was only for a little while . It 's so hot here -- and the factory makes such a noise -- my head seems to go round and round all the time . And Aunt Emma scolds so . '' `` You must n't mind Aunt Emma , dear , '' said Marcella . `` You know she does n't really mean it -- it is just a habit she has got into . She was really very good to you when you were so sick . She sat up night after night with you , and made me go to bed . There now , dearie , you 're fresh and sweet , and I must hurry to the store , or I 'll be late . Try and have a little nap , and I 'll bring you home some oranges tonight . '' Marcella dropped a kiss on Patty 's cheek , put on her hat and went out . As soon as she left the house , she quickened her steps almost to a run . She feared she would be late , and that meant a ten-cent fine . Ten cents loomed as large as ten dollars now to Marcella 's eyes when every dime meant so much . But fast as she went , her distracted thoughts went faster . She could not send Patty to the country . There was no way , think , plan , worry as she might . And if she could not ! Marcella remembered Patty 's face and the doctor 's look , and her heart sank like lead . Patty was growing weaker every day instead of stronger , and the weather was getting hotter .
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