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`` I hope so , mademoiselle ; with her mother . The Germans now occupy the town , but you will notice the last letter states that all citizens are treated courteously and with much consideration , so I do not fear for her . '' The reading of the letters , in conjunction with the opiate , seemed to comfort him , for presently he fell asleep . With a heavy heart the girl left him to attend to her other patients and at three o'clock Ajo came in and joined her , to relieve the tedium of the next three hours . The boy knew nothing of nursing , but he could help Patsy administer potions and change compresses and his presence was a distinct relief to her . The girl was supposed to sleep from six o'clock -- at which time she was relieved from duty -- until one in the afternoon , but the next morning at eight she walked into the forward salon , where her friends were at breakfast , and sat down beside Uncle John . `` I could not sleep , '' said she , `` because I am so worried over Andrew Denton . ''