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His father insisted on awakening him , however , and their meeting , the nurse asserted , was not without tears on both sides . On the day that little Chris was to leave the hospital , Polly paid him a long visit , and there were many plans and promises for the future . It was arranged that Chris should come up to see Polly at least every Saturday , as soon as he was well enough , and until that time Polly was to ride across the city with her father to visit him . When , at last , the six o'clock bell told of a supper that would soon be coming in on a tray , and of the one awaiting Polly at home , the good-byes had to be said . Then the lad drew from beneath his pillow a small leather case . `` I wanted to give you something , '' he said wistfully , `` so daddy bought me this . I hope you 'll like it .