She came in softly and sat down by herself at a table somewhat removed from the others, who were all busily talking and laughing.

But presently Capt.
Drummond drew near and sat down at her side.
"Have you had a good drive, Daisy ?" "Yes, Capt.

Drummond." "We missed our history to-day, but I have been making preparations.
Shall we go into the Saxon Heptarchy to-morrow--you and I--and see if we can get the kingdom settled ?" "If you please.

I should like it very much." "What is the matter with you, Daisy ?" Daisy lifted her wise little face, which indeed looked as if it were heavy with something beside wisdom, towards her friend; she was not ready with an answer.
"You aren't going to die on the field of battle yet, Daisy ?" he said half lightly, and half he knew not why.

It brought a rush of colour to the child's face; the self-possession must have been great which kept her from giving way to further expression of feeling.