7/7 Don't let that suffer; I could not bear it. How thankful I am that she escaped this infection--and what a narrow risk she ran, Aunt Hester! Think of that lovely face all dulled and burned with fever. I can't bear the thought of it. Keep her bloom! I can see her now, the dainty creature--with the big, blue, earnest eyes; and sweet, oh, so sweet and gentle and winning! Is she as beautiful as ever, dear Aunt Hester ?" "Oh, more beautiful and bright and charming than ever she was before, if such a thing can be"-- and Hester turned away and fumbled with the medicine-bottles, to hide her shame and grief.. |