But whoever had the charge of her must be watchful.

She tasted everything, and burnt everything, within her reach.

A blazing fire was too strong a temptation to be resisted.
The disappearance of all loose articles was ascribed to her; but nothing was said about it, for punishment made her more impish and daring in her pursuits.

She had a habit of frightening us by hiding, and appearing from places where no one had thought of looking for her.
People shook their heads when they observed her.

The Morgesons smiled significantly when she was spoken of, and asked: "Do you think she is like her mother ?" There was a conflict in mother's mind respecting Veronica.