Chapter 27: LouEllaMina was bored as only a seven-year-old could be after being sternly warned not to make noise or bother anyone. She had put on her winter coat and dutifully buttoned it all the way down so she could sit on the front porch while Rity slept. “There may be other boarders and you mustn't disturb them,” her sister had admonished. Mina didn't think there was anyone there besides them. She hadn't seen anyone. All she had for company was Dolly, the rag doll Papa had brought from Arles. So far Dolly hadn't been much company. Mina was trying to figure out why Mama had left her with Rity when Mama and Lorenz went to the hospital with Papa to “care” for him. Maybe Papa was sicker than anyone would tell her.
When Mina first went outside there were delivery wagons making their rounds
