"I'm here."
"Just wanted to see if you're awake."
As it usually did when he needed it most, happy inspiration came to
Jeff.
"I'm awake all right and I want you to do something for me."
"Sure, Jeff."
"I'm going to Ackerton today and I may be gone a week or more. I want
you to take Pal and go up to watch over Granny Wilson."
"But--"
"She needs somebody," Jeff urged. "You and I have stopped in there
almost every day and kept an eye on her. We can't just leave her alone."