I've been a fool!" he said. "I don't treat Katy right. I never take her out but things are going to be different when she gets back, "He picked up a dress of Katy's from a chair, and tears came to his eyes.
The door opened. Katy walked in. John looked at her stupidly.
"My ! I'm glad to get back' " Katy said. "Mother wasn't very sick just a bad headache. Sam met me and told me that she got much better shortly after they sent me the telegram. So I took the next train back. I'm dying for a cup of coffee
Suddenly for John Perkins everything seemed once more to fall into its normal order. Everything. all at once, was exactly as it had always been. He looked at the clock. It was 8:15. He reached for his hat. "Now John Perkins! Where are you going. I'd like to know?" Katy asked "I thought I'd go over to Coskey's and play a game or two of pool with the fellows'" John said.