He nodded and moved away again towards his own room, and Nurse Wilson breathed one question in Nurse Dormer’s ear.
“Trustworthy?”
“Absolutely. He’s a wonderful nurse too.”
“It seems to me I’m almost redundant then.”
“It’s your authority, dear,” replied Nurse Dormer. “No one will try giving you orders.”
“Well, if they try it on, I’ll cope,” said the night nurse placidly. “You run along and get to bed and forget all your worries. I know you’re tired out.”
“I’m dog tired.” The other sighed. “It’s just the strain. I try to keep calm and collected, but I keep on thinking about it. Good night. I’m so glad you’ve come, dear. I do hope everything will be all right.”
3
After Nurse Dormer had flitted away down the corridor, the new night nurse sat down in the easy chair and looked thoughtful
