I could hardly get a chance of doing anything for papa." "Oh, sure of it!" cried Ethel, clasping her hands.

"But, poor man, how unhappy he must have been at having to go away when she was so ill!" "Ay, the last time he saw her was when he carried her upstairs." "Oh, dear! I hope he will soon come here again!" "I don't suppose he will.

Papa did not ask him." "Dear me, Norman! Why not?
Isn't papa very fond of him?
Why shouldn't he come ?" "Don't you see, Ethel, that would be of no use while poor Margaret is no better.

If he gained her affections, it would only make her unhappy." "Oh, but she is much better.

She can raise herself up now without help, and sat up ever so long this morning, without leaning back on her cushions.