Chapter SevenAs they finished luncheon, Lady Neyland said,
“I admit to being rather tired today and am looking forward to a rest.”
“We were very late last night,” Gilda answered with a smile.
“I know, but it has done me so much good,” Lady Neyland replied. “I feel quite different and I am sure when the doctor comes tomorrow he will say that I can take off my bandage.”
“You must not do anything too quickly,” Gilda warned her.
“I promise you I shall be careful and, if I am able to see again, I shall be very very grateful for my eyes.”
“Mama always said that we were never grateful enough for the things God gave us.”
“I was thinking about your mother this morning,” Lady Neyland said, “and how fond I was of her. I was also wondering if you ever hear from your sister.”
Gilda was very sti
