After I've seen her I shall leave her in your charge, Joseph.
I shall have plenty on my hands to-day." Mr.Pendleton received this mandate with a blank face, and momentarily regretted that the arrangements for their departure by the morning's train had been cancelled.

Then his better nature asserted itself, and he meekly replied that he would do what he could.

"What do you suggest ?" he asked.
"Take her for a walk," responded his wife.

"Try and keep her interested and her mind occupied." With these words she left the breakfast table and proceeded upstairs to Sisily's room before going out.

On the way there she again regretted having undertaken the responsibility of her niece's future.