CHAPTER II.
At length they were dressed, and Nancy stood on the court-steps, shading her eyes, and looking after them, as they climbed the heathery slope leading to Combehurst.
"I wish she'd take her hand sometimes, just to let her know the feel of her mother's hand.

Perhaps she will, at least after Master Edward goes to school." As they went along, Mrs.Browne gave the children a few rules respecting manners and etiquette.
"Maggie! you must sit as upright as ever you can; make your back flat, child, and don't poke.

If I cough, you must draw up.

I shall cough whenever I see you do anything wrong, and I shall be looking at you all day; so remember.

You hold yourself very well, Edward.