Next morning at breakfast Paul says, " Joanna, you can
"Me?!
here at home today. After all, Mary's OK now."
"No, thanks," says Joanna,"... I want to be with her."
At the hospital, Paul sees Sister Clark. "One of my girls
is leaving next week and we need someone mw,"she
says. "What about JoannaJimbuku? She's a very good
nurse. Do you think she wants a job here?"*
"Why not?" he says. "After al1;Sister Clark's
right ...you're a very good nurse."
Joanna i s quiet.
"Don't say mything now," Paul tells her. "Just think
about it. That's all I'm asking." He walks away, then
turns. "But not for too long, OK?"
stay
I0
"
says Joanna that evening. She looks at Paul.