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I'll take this one," and had given his hand to Babby. Lulu, of course, had at once flung herself at Babby, yelling "I want her too!" She used to do that a lot, at the beginning of the summer. She wanted whatever she saw, and wanted more of whatever it was than Toby had. It worried me. But it didn't take long for Patsy to get the situation well in hand. It was fortunate that she came to us during vacation and had no homework to do, for Elizabeth reported that Patsy had armed herself with a small library of child psychology books and often lay reading them until after midnight, the better to handle the young Winships next day! Whatever she did, it was right, and I blessed her for it. Toby and Lulu were as busy and happy as chicks. My chief worry as September came on was that Patsy would have to return to school. Still, I told myself, Toby would be going to school himself in the fall. Maybe there was a prekindergarten group I could get Lulu into . . . Ind then, with heart-stopping sudl\ denness, I had something else to worry about. The worry that lurks behind every parent's cheerful, composed exterior — the threat of illness . . . All evening, Lulu had been cranky. She kept putting her hand over her stomach and saying, "I feel funny here." But I decided she was bored with her cereal, and didn't pay much attention. When I took them upstairs she went to sleep almost at once, so I thought she'd simply been too sleepy to eat. I came downstairs, and read for a short time. Then I realized I was hungry, and went across the hallway toward the kitchen. As I passed the stairs, I heard it . . . a low, mewing sound, like something a strengthless kitten might utter. It came again, and again. I ran up the stairs and into the children's room. In the dim light from the hall I saw that Toby's bed was quiet and fiat. But Lulu ... as I hesitated, the sound came again. Swiftly I went to her and bent over. She was sitting upright in a corner of the bed against the wall, as though trying to get as far away from herself as possible. She had been sick. "Darling, what is it?" I muttered. I carried her into the bathroom and began to clean her up. She seemed only half awake, but she kept making those little moans and holding her stomach. I put fresh pajamas on her, and carried her into my bedroom. As I was putting the blanket over her she came fully awake for the first time, and struggled upright, clutching my hand. "Daddy, it hurts here! It hurts, it's pointy!" Pointy — the word for pens, for knives, for all sharp things. A sharp pain, then. I smoothed her hair, saying little comforting things; but when I took my hand away, it was shaking. Her forehead was on fire. I fell apart then. A doctor . . . but I knew no doctors. And maybe it wasn't — maybe she didn't need a doctor. Calling a doctor was admitting that you were sick . . . No, Elizabeth — Elizabeth would know. I don't know what I said or what Elizabeth answered, but when I put down the phone I knew she was coming. I went upstairs and cleaned up Lulu's bed, thankful that Toby still slept. Almost before I'd finished the bell rang softly. Elizabeth and her father had both come. With a word to me, she went upstairs to see Lulu. She was down again quite quickly, joining Dr. Dennis and me in the silent living room. I looked up at her with a for YOU... that $22M look ... FOR ONLY $895 That expensive look... that quality feel... straight from sunny, glamorous Florida Deliciously feminine with eight fabulous gores of snowy white embroidered pique j going round and round . . . clever convertible lapel jacket to be worn open or closed . . . walk in it— sport in it dance in it— dine in it . . . you'll love it with the jacket on or off . . . fine combed ^Sanforized broadcloth . . . Navy, Lt. Blue, Pink, Maize. ,'N only 895 Sizes 10-12-14-16-18-20 (S MONEY BACK uarantee You can make an exchange or get an immediate refund , no question* asked, if you are not 1 00% thrilled with /our dresses Shrinkage less than 1% f€x>a>u3Lafoi^Xo^A,Uic. 1fc FLORIDA FASHIONS, IMC, SANFORD 389, FLORIDA I will pay postman $8.95 plus postage and C.O.D. charges. I may return purchase within 10 days if not satisfied. You may enclose purchase price plus only 20c postage, saving C.O.D. fee. (Same refund^ privilege.) Quon. Size 1st Color Choice 2nd Color Choice No. 8895 1 I I Name. Address. .State . City A Zone □ C.O.D. Q Check or Money Order Enclosed ■ 91