Her brothers and sisters disturbed her by their open expressions of hope and anxiety; she dreaded to have the balance of tranquillity overset; and then blamed herself for selfishness in not being as ready to attend to them as usual.

Ethel and Norman came up after breakfast, their aversion by no means decreased by further acquaintance.

Ethel was highly indignant at the tone in which he had exclaimed, "What, May, have you one as young as this ?" on discovering the existence of the baby; and when Norman observed that was not so atrocious either, she proceeded, "You did not hear the contemptuous, compassionate tone when he asked papa what he meant to do with all these boys." "I'm glad he has not to settle," said Norman.
"Papa said Harry was to be a sailor, and he said it was a good way to save expenses of education--a good thing." "No doubt," said Norman, "he thinks papa only wants to get rid of us, or if not, that it is an amiable weakness." "But I can't see anything so shocking in this," said Margaret.
"It is not the words," said Norman, "the look and tone convey it; but there are different opinions.

Flora is quite smitten with him, he talks so politely to her." "And Blanche!" said Ethel.

"The little affected pussy-cat made a set at him, bridled and talked in her mincing voice, with all her airs, and made him take a great deal of notice of her." Nurse here came to prepare for the surgeon's visit.
It was over, and Margaret awaited the judgment.