Love England

The day after Frederick came home, Mary came back from home. She continued to help Dixon with the housework, which made Dixon share some of the burden. Mary seemed to be a part of the Hale family.Mr. Bell is now my strongest ally here, and he often asks me about the future, acting like a lovely college student with a thirst for knowledge, and I tell him as much as I can.I also told him my thoughts about the Hale family, and he agreed with me to write another letter to Margaret asking her to come back soon, and even petitioned him to put this letter into the gate of time and space. in the cracks.He thanked me for my interest in Mrs. Hale's illness, and he returned to Oxford to find relevant medical books for my reference.

Mrs. Hale's condition deteriorated, so I put all my energy into studying Mrs. Hale's condition. Every time Dr. Donaldson came here to review Mrs. Hale's condition, we would discuss it.Mr. Hale's study room became my daily study place. His desk was full of medical books, notebooks and Mrs. Hale's medical records. I also took the time to help Dr. Donaldson sort out a feasible operation plan.

"Cali, take a break!" Frederick knocked on the door and walked into the study with a cup of tea in his hand.I took the tea and subconsciously glanced at the wall clock on the wall. It was already past four o'clock in the afternoon. I have been here since lunch and I should take a break.

"Thank you! How is Mrs. Hale?"

"She just took the medicine and fell asleep. I really want to thank you. I have been worrying about my mother's illness. Besides, this tea was made by Dixon. I just brought it to you."

I took a sip and agreed: "It's delicious, with moderate sweetness!"

"I found that you always like to put three pieces of sugar in your black tea." Frederick said while sitting across from me.

"So I can't say thank you too much, can I?" I said encouragingly.

"It's just that you flatter me too much. I think I'm the most useless person in this family now: Dixon and Mary are busy doing housework, father is away teaching and supporting the family, and you have been working hard for mother's illness, Bell In order to support you, Mister also went back to Oxford University to look for books, and even Mr. Thornton brought fresh fruit to his mother every three days, and I was the only one walking around at home with nothing to do."

"You think too little of yourself, Frederick! You are the support of Mrs. and Mrs. Hale at home, and Margaret is not here. Dr. Donaldson has fixed Mrs. Hale's operation for a week." Finally, because it can't be later, I can't imagine what Mrs. Hale would be like without you."

"Cali, you are so kind!" Frederick said with a sigh, "You know what? I've been stuck at home these days, and I always look forward to the moment when everyone gathers around the dining table to eat together, because only I felt happier then. It wasn't because I was greedy, but because it was only then that I could see you when you came out of the study."

"Didn't you see me now? And we're still chatting at this moment! You treat me as kindly as you treat your sister Margaret, which makes me very grateful to you."

"Yeah! Like a sister..." He sighed again, then he stood up and said, "I'm leaving you alone, Cali! I'm going to see if Dixon needs my help!" I watched him walk out In the study room, it's not that I didn't feel his delicate atmosphere just now. I chose a position acceptable to both parties as an answer, and hoped that he would let it go.

As the day of Mrs. Hale's surgery drew nearer, I dismissed my frivolous emotional concerns as the next few days were the most hectic and critical.I went to Dr. Donaldson’s clinic almost every day to confirm the specific operation matters with him: the reservation of the operation site, the confirmation and preparation of medical equipment, the specific flow and steps of the operation, the preoperative anesthesia and infection prevention during the operation, and the patients during the operation Every detail, such as the observation of signs, must be meticulous.Although the medical conditions and level of the Victorian era have made great progress due to the industrial revolution and the qualitative development of science, the comparison with modern medicine is like a chicken and a rooster.

Dr. Donaldson booked an operating room in the best hospital in Milton, and I, as Dr. Donaldson's assistant, fully disinfected the operating room before the operation. Afterwards, Dr. Donaldson personally anesthetized Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Hall fell into a deep sleep, and the operation officially began.On the day of the operation, Frederick waited at home, as did Dixon and Mary, and Mr. Bell accompanied Mr. Hale outside the operating room.In order not to worry the outsiders, I would come out every once in a while to report the progress of the operation and the condition of the patient to the two gentlemen.After nearly four hours, the operation was finally over. I followed Dr. Donaldson out of the operating room with my head held high and my chest held high, unable to restrain the joy in my heart.Dr. Donaldson enthusiastically announced the success of the operation to Mr. Hale and Mr. Bell, and the fatigue on his face was swept away by the joy of success.When Mr. Hale heard the news, he shook hands with the doctor excitedly and did not let go for a long time, even his voice was trembling, thanking God at the same time.Dr. Donaldson did not monopolize the thanks of Mr. Hale and Mr. Bell. He modestly pushed me forward to remind the two gentlemen of my hard work, and then Mr. Hale returned his unsaid He poured out his gratitude to me, and Mr. Bell kept showing a sincere smile to me.I accepted their thanks with a blushing face, and continued to do so until I got back to the Hale house, feeling equally gracious about Dixon's eloquence and Frederick's hesitation.Mrs. Hale will stay in the hospital for observation for two days after the operation, in case there is infection of the postoperative wound or other conditions.After being checked by Dr. Donaldson, Mr. Bell specially hired a carriage for her to take Mrs. Hale home to recuperate.With the help of Dixon and Mary, I took care of Mrs. Hale's postoperative care.After the operation, Mrs. Hale was in a good state of mind, and her once pale face gradually turned red, and everything was going in a good direction.

Frederick was more serious about being with his mother after Mrs. Hale came home, and he decided not to return to Spain until her mother could get out of bed. It is safe to respect him as a brother.The two of us were often company at Mrs. Hale's bedside.I was being a nurse while he was doing his son's duty sitting by Mrs. Hale's bed, holding her hand, saying things that made her happy, and sometimes even I couldn't help laughing.There was still no news of Marguerite, and I wondered if something had happened to her in my time.Mr. Bell saw my worry, and although he comforted me that there would be a response, this did not dispel my doubts.Mr. Bell is worthy of being a friend of the Hale family. During this period, because of his friendship with Mr. Hale, he even became the spiritual pillar of the Hale family.Not only Mr. Hale depended on him, but even I depended on him.As one of the few insiders of my true identity, he is the only one who can understand my feelings now.

When Mrs. Hale went home to recuperate on the third day, my fears happened.Mrs. Hale's body temperature rose suddenly and she fell into a coma. I checked the postoperative incision for signs of slight redness, swelling and inflammation.Dr. Donaldson was also caught off guard by this situation. Although the entire operation and postoperative care were carried out carefully, the wound still showed signs of infection, and he could not think of a good way to solve it.Once again death gripped the Hale family, and if the infection was allowed to flourish, Mrs. Hale would not be long.Faced with this situation, a deep sense of self-blame spread throughout my body. Is it true that Mrs. Hale cannot escape the fate of the novel and is doomed to die forever?If it wasn't for my instigation, Mrs. Hale's surgery would not have happened, the wound would not have been infected, and she wouldn't have been able to do it so soon... all because of my appearance, which hastened Mrs. Hale's death—" Mrs. Hale Antibiotics needed! I must go back! I must call Margaret back immediately!"

Frederick was guarding the unconscious Mrs. Hale's bed and heard me muttering: "Antibiotics? What antibiotics are you talking about, Cali?"

"Don't worry, Fred!" I quickly walked out of Mrs. Hale's bedroom with the idea that I must get Margaret back. Running to the attic, I ignored him and went straight to the closed door of time and space, praying in my heart that God would allow me to return to my own time, and allow Margaret to come back to see her dying mother.I grabbed the doorknob nervously and turned it gently—the door opened, and I walked in without hesitation.

A slightly stuffy smell of the air mixed with the musty smell of old wood came to my nostrils, and everything in front of me became pitch black. The long-lost familiarity made me feel a little excited.I found the light switch in the storage room without any difficulty. The small room was illuminated by fluorescent lamps. In order to prevent the time and space door behind me from closing, I found a shoe box from the storage room to block the door. A small gap.At this time I found three letters under my feet, which I wrote to Margaret successively before Mrs. Hale's operation. It has been two weeks since the first letter. Mr. Bell stuffed it for me through the crack of the door of time and space. I picked up the letters and found that they had not been opened, and my heart was pounding. What happened to Margaret?

"Oh! My God! Cali!" exclaimed a sexy woman with long ginger hair who appeared in the doorway of the storage room.

"Ginger!" Seeing our long-lost old friend and neighbor, we embraced warmly.

"Where have you been these days? Why don't you call me, and just let Margaret bring a letter to let me take care of her? Also, why are you dressed like you are going to a masquerade party? "Ginger threw me a barrage of questions, but I didn't have time to explain everything to her. I just wanted to find Margaret.

"Ginger, it's a long story, and I'll explain it to you later, but now I have to find Margaret!"

"Margaret hasn't come back for almost three weeks. She has been taking care of the children in the orphanage. There has been an outbreak of scarlet fever in the past month. I came to you today to bring her a few changes of clothes. Margaret Teresa is such a nice girl, although it was a bit weird when I first came here - of course, they are very weird British..." I listened to her and changed the 19th century dress I was wearing. Thinking about how Margaret will change in the world I live in, she wrote back to me saying that she likes the work of the children's welfare home, and taking care of the sick orphans day and night will indeed be Margaret Lite can do things.After I changed my clothes, Ginger was still talking to me about what happened recently. What a group of straight male soldiers who just joined the army came to the bar. She has already asked for leave in the bar for me. Margaret is very cute. Now, how her boyfriend Lester helped Margaret introduce the work of the Children's Welfare Institute and so on.

"Ginger, thank you very much for helping Margaret, you are really my best friend!" I hugged her gratefully, and then said, "I will go and give Margaret the clothes for you, I still have some news to tell her, very important news!"

"Okay! Lester will drive you to the orphanage, and after the matter is over, you must explain to me what happened these days."

"Thank you, Ginger!" I took the bag in her hand and went out with her. An olive green minivan was parked at the door of my house. Lester was also full of surprise when he saw me in the cab. , greeted me warmly.He can't be called handsome, but he has a kind of charm that people want to rely on. Ginger and him are very in love. It was only from Ginger and Lester that I realized that I might be able to find MR.RIGHT.

I got into Lester's minivan, and Ginger waved us goodbye. I asked Lester to drive me to a nearby pharmacy to buy some over-the-counter broad-spectrum antibiotics, and then drove to the only children's welfare home in the town.I asked Lester to wait here in the parking lot and got out of the car with my things.After entering the orphanage, I came to the information desk and told the receptionist that I wanted to come. He told me that I could wait here, and he would call Margaret to come downstairs.Because the third floor where Margaret is located has become a quarantine area, in order to prevent the spread of scarlet fever, no one can enter casually.After about 3 minutes, a Margaret in modern attire and with short dry hair appeared in front of me. I was amazed by her changes.Although her face showed the inescapable exhaustion from taking care of patients, her demeanor was no longer restrained than when I first met her, and she became more confident and energetic.

"Cali! Oh my god! I thought it was Ginger, so glad to meet you! How did you get back? How is Milton?" Margaret hugged me excitedly, and took the suit There is a school bag for a change of clothes.

"Let's find a quiet place to talk!" I said, looking around at the children and the staff here, maybe the uneasiness on my face had made Margaret realize that I came to her not just to replace Ginger. She sends clothes or reminiscences.

"Okay, come with me!" Margaret took me to a secluded small garden behind the orphanage. Many flowers here were planted by the children of the orphanage. The gardens are beautifully and tastefully furnished.We sat down on a bench, and Margaret watched me, waiting patiently for me to speak.

"Margaret, I heard from Ginger that you haven't been back in the past few weeks and have been taking care of the sick children here."

"Yes, there is an outbreak of scarlet fever here, many children are sick, I don't think I can leave them. Although most of the children are out of danger now, there are two children in the quarantine area who are still with high fever, they are lovely children, and even one of the girls is very close to me..." Margaret's eye circles became moist, she was indeed worried about those children who were not out of danger, no matter in the novel or in reality, Margaret Lite was always so kind.Seeing Margaret now, I didn't know how to tell her mother's condition worsened and she needed to go back, but no matter how difficult it was, I wanted to accomplish the purpose of my trip.I took her hand and said to her, "Margaret, I think you must go home now, which is why I've come to see you!" Then I took Frederick home, and Hale Mrs. Hale's condition and surgery, and now Mrs. Hale's need for antibiotics, told Margaret, "Margaret, your family needs you, you must go back with these antibiotics, Mrs. Hale is in danger now , only these antibiotics can save her!"

"Cali, I'm so conflicted right now, I really don't want to leave those children behind at this time!" Margaret said while crying, her tears welled up at this moment, I deeply know her love for her mother and for her Concerned by the family, I hugged her and hoped she would feel better.

"Margaret, I will take care of these children for you, they will be fine, you don't have to worry, you can go back at ease, your mother needs you, and even more needs the medicine you brought back!" She raised her head , sobbing and looking at me.

"Thank you, Cali, for everything you've done for me!"

In fact, I should have returned to my own time long ago. I will never be able to replace Margaret. I told Margaret that just in case, I left a gap for the gate of time and space. She can Go back anytime.We talked no further about other matters, for I thought that when Margaret returned, all things would naturally return to normal, and Mrs. Hale's condition would not allow Margaret to delay any longer.Margaret took me to obtain the consent of the dean of the orphanage, and after explaining that I would replace her for a few days, I sent Margaret to Lester's car.

"Cali, you will go back, right?" Margaret asked me after she got in the car and rolled down the window.

"I don't know, Margaret, I don't know! Say sorry to Mrs. Hale for me, and thank Mr. Hale, Mr. Bell, and of course Frederick!"

"I will, Cali! Take good care of the kids for me too, tell them I love them, and make them forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye!"

"I will! I'll take care of them as best I can and they'll be fine!"

Watching the car carrying Margaret go away, I began to understand that for Mr. Thornton, for the Hale family, maybe my journey is over here.