But you won't be ready." June however had to risk that and find the chapter; and then Daisy read perseveringly all through the rest of her dressing, till it was finished.

All the while June was fastening her frock, and tying her sash, and lacing her boots, Daisy stood or sat with the Bible in her hands and her eyes on the eleventh of Hebrews.
"June, I wonder when all this happened ?" "A great while ago, it's likely, Miss Daisy--but it's good to read now"-- June added but half distinctly, as it was her manner often to speak.

Daisy was accustomed to her, and heard it.

She did not answer except by breaking out into the chorus she had learnt from June-- "'Die in the field of battle, Die in the field of battle, Die in the field of battle, Glory in your view!'" "Miss Daisy--I wouldn't sing that in the house," June ventured.

For the child's voice, clear and full, raised the sweet notes to a pitch that might have been heard at least through several of the large rooms.