Penelope responded, "No need to trouble anyone. I'll apply some medicine and rest. I've sprained my ankle before, and it got better this way."

Penelope didn't want to trouble them. She had sprained her ankle before and knew that applying the medicine would help it heal.

Reluctantly, Mrs. Brown helped Penelope find the medicine, and Penelope limped her way upstairs.

Penelope lay in bed while Mrs. Brown applied the medicine, saying, "It stings a little. Try to endure it."

Penelope buried her face in the pillow and mumbled, "Just get it over with."

After the medicine was applied, Penelope said, "I'm going to sleep now. You should get some rest,...