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The pieces he saved for
washcloths. Mickey spread his sheet over her, rolled the bed before the
window where she could have air, see sky and housetops, then brought her
supper. It was a cup of milk with half the bread broken in, and a banana.
Peaches was too tired to eat, so she drank the milk while Mickey finished
the remainder. Then he threw her rags from the window, and spread his
winter covers on the floor for his bed. Soon both of them were asleep.

CHAPTER II

_Moccasins and Lady Slippers_

"No messenger boy for those," said Douglas Bruce as he handed the florist
the price set on the lady slippers. "Leave them where people may enjoy
them until I call."
As he turned, another man was inquiring about the orchids; he too
preferred the slippers; but when he was told they were taken, he had
wanted the moccasins all the time, anyway. The basket was far more
attractive. He refused delivery, returning to his waiting car smiling over
the flowers. He also saw a vision of the woman into whose sated life he
hoped to bring a breath of change with the wonderful gift.


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