CHAPTER XVII. “Didn’t you just get over an ear infection not two weeks ago? You’re asking for another one. ” He looked at her thoughtfully. ” Sheila scolded, but Lucy had invented a dozen reasons why she had to have her own hamper until finally Sheila got tired of it and relented. The scrutiny of any strange man provoked a sweaty terror. ’ The pathetic sob which accompanied the last word had a signal effect on two of the company at least.