As there was nothing more to trouble her, she lay down and was half asleep as soon as her mother closed the door behind her.
She was still expected at four other little beds.

Every one of the children had a problem to bring to her, but there was so little time left to-day that they had to be put off till to-morrow.

In fact, they were all glad to make a little sacrifice for their beloved uncle.

When she came back into the room, she found him hurrying impatiently up and down.
He could hardly wait to make his sister the announcement to which he had already referred several times.
"Are you coming at last ?" he called to her.

"Are you not a bit curious what present I have brought you ?" "Oh, Philip, I am sure it can only be a joke," Mrs.Maxa replied.