"We're all three your nieces, and we'll take care of you between us.

Won't we, girls ?" Louise smiled rather scornfully, and Beth scowled.
"My mother and I live so simply in our little flat," said one, "that we really haven't extra room to keep a cat.

But we shall be glad to assist Uncle John as far as we are able." "Father can hardly support his own family," said the other; "but I will talk to my mother about Uncle John when I get home, and see what she says." "Oh, you don't need to, indeed!" cried Patsy, in great indignation.
"Uncle John is my dear mother's brother, and he's to come and live with the Major and me, as long as he cares to.

There's room and to spare, Uncle," turning to him and clasping his hand, "and a joyful welcome into the bargain.

No, no! say nothing at all, sir! Come you shall, if I have to drag you; and if you act naughty I'll send for the Major to punish you!" Uncle John's eyes were moist.