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All this made Mrs. Bouverie desirous of being acquainted with
'Lizzie,' but she could find no opportunity of speaking to her, as
Elizabeth never willingly came near strangers, and was fully occupied
with the school-children, so that she and Anne were the last to come
in-doors to dress.
They were surprised on coming in to find Helen sitting on the last
step of the stairs, with Dora on her lap, the latter crying bitterly,
and Helen using all those means of consolation, which, with the best
intention, have generally the effect of making matters worse. As
soon as Elizabeth appeared, Dora sprang towards her, exclaiming,
'Lizzie, dear Lizzie, do you know, Aunt Hazleby says that my mamma is
not your mamma, nor Kate's, nor Helen's, and I do not like it. What
does she mean? Lizzie, I do not understand.'
Elizabeth looked up rather fiercely; but, kissing her little sister,
said, gently, 'Yes, Dora, it is really true, my own mother lies in
the churchyard. I will shew you where.'
'And are you, not my sisters?' asked Dora, holding firmly by the
hands of Elizabeth, and Helen.


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