But she was able to banish them at least for to-day, for Jeanie ran and chattered with the rest.

In fact, Olive was the only one who showed any disposition to walk sedately.

It had to be remembered that Olive was the clever one of the family.

She more closely resembled her father than any of the others, and Avery firmly believed her to be the only member of the family that Mr.Lorimer really loved.

She was a cold-hearted, sarcastic child, extremely self-contained, giving nothing and receiving nothing in return.