She did not whitewash the next day, for Charles came down with the measles, and was tended by her with a fretful tenderness.

Veronica was seized soon after, and then Arthur, and then I had them.

Veronica was the worst patient.

When her room was darkened she got out of bed, tore down the quilt that was fastened to the window, and broke three panes of glass before she could be captured and taken back.

The quilt was not put up again, however.