The creature which now appeared made a deft attempt to fold the shawl; but the drapery was much too heavy and large to be sustained or wielded by those hands and arms.

"Give it to Harriet, please," was then the direction, "and she can put it away." This said, it turned and fixed its eyes on Mrs.Bretton.
"Come here, little dear," said that lady.

"Come and let me see if you are cold and damp: come and let me warm you at the fire." The child advanced promptly.

Relieved of her wrapping, she appeared exceedingly tiny; but was a neat, completely-fashioned little figure, light, slight, and straight.

Seated on my godmother's ample lap, she looked a mere doll; her neck, delicate as wax, her head of silky curls, increased, I thought, the resemblance.
Mrs.Bretton talked in little fond phrases as she chafed the child's hands, arms, and feet; first she was considered with a wistful gaze, but soon a smile answered her.