And
I do believe she enjoyed playing with him and the others as much as
the children themselves; I used to say it was no use to send Lizzie
to keep the children in order, she only promoted the fun and noise.'
'She is a merry creature,' said Lady Morton, 'her spirits never seem
to flag, and I think she is looking stronger than when I saw her
last.'
'Indeed, I am very glad to hear you say so,' said Mrs. Woodbourne;
'she has seemed very well and strong all the summer, but she still
has that constant cough, and we must always be anxious about her, I
wish she would take a little more care of herself, but she will not
understand how necessary precautions are; she goes out in all sorts
of weather, and never allows that anything will give her cold;
indeed, I let Dora go out with them this evening, because I knew that
Lizzie would stay out of doors too long, unless she had her to make
her come in for her sake.'
'How bright and well Helen looks!' said Lady Merton; 'she seems to
have been very happy at Dykelands.'
'Very happy indeed,' said Mrs. Woodbourne; 'I am sure we are
exceedingly obliged to Mrs.
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