Now what was she going to do? Her mother had sent her to her room. Melanie bristled. That way, I won't be able to see what's really going on around here. She had just changed into her nightgown when she heard her mother's footsteps coming up the stairs and then a soft knock on her door. Dashing to her bed, she ducked under the covers just as her mother said, "Honey, may I come in?" "Okay," answered Melanie in a weak voice. Mrs. Edwards came into the room and sat down on the edge of Melanie's bed. "Is there anything I can get for you before Jeffy and I run to the grocery store? Is your stomach still upset? Would you like some Alka-Seltzer?" Melanie stared at her mother in astonishment. Here I am sick, she thought, and she's running off to the grocery store. When Melanie didn't answer, her mother reached out and touched her forehead again. "Still no fever," she said hopefully. "I think you've just let yourself get too tired. A day's rest will do you good. Now you just snuggle down into the covers and try to sleep while Jeffy and I are gone." She glared at the door after her mother left.
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