She embraced Letty tenderly.
The two were as nearly as possible of the same age, but Letty had always regarded Adela in the light of an elder sister; that feeling was very strong in her just now, as well as a diffidence greater than she had known before.
'Are you happy, darling ?' she asked timidly.
'Yes, dear, I am happy.

I believe, I am sure, I have done right.

Take your hat off; it's quite early.

I've just been reading the collect for to-morrow.

It's one of those I have never quite understood, but I think it's clear to me now.' They read over the prayer together, and spoke of it for a few minutes.
'What have you brought me ?' Adela asked at length, noticing a little parcel in the other's hand.
'It's a book I have been asked to give you.