His mind's clear; he spoke to mama and me and to Miss Perry." Alice laughed sadly.

"We were lucky enough to get her back, but papa didn't seem to think it was lucky.

When he recognized her he said, 'Oh, my goodness, 'tisn't YOU, is it!'" "Well, that's a good sign, if he's getting a little cross.

Did he--did he happen to say anything--for instance, about me ?" This question, awkwardly delivered, had the effect of removing the girl's pallor; rosy tints came quickly upon her cheeks.

"He--yes, he did," she said.