She said to me, "Take no notice at present." But I did take notice: I watched Polly rest her small elbow on her small knee, her head on her hand; I observed her draw a square inch or two of pocket-handkerchief from the doll-pocket of her doll-skirt, and then I heard her weep.

Other children in grief or pain cry aloud, without shame or restraint; but this being wept: the tiniest occasional sniff testified to her emotion.

Mrs.Bretton did not hear it: which was quite as well.

Ere long, a voice, issuing from the corner, demanded--"May the bell be rung for Harriet!" I rang; the nurse was summoned and came.
"Harriet, I must be put to bed," said her little mistress.

"You must ask where my bed is." Harriet signified that she had already made that inquiry.
"Ask if you sleep with me, Harriet." "No, Missy," said the nurse: "you are to share this young lady's room," designating me.
Missy did not leave her seat, but I saw her eyes seek me.