O no, Dr.Sandford, please! I am not ready--I would rather not go down stairs to-day.

Please don't take me!" "To-morrow you must, Daisy.

I shall not give you any longer than till then." Away went Dr.Sandford to the library; kept Daisy's counsel, and told Mrs.Randolph she was to remain in her room to-day.
"She thinks too much," he said.

"There is too much self-introversion." "I know it! but what can we do ?" said Mr.Randolph.

"She has been kept from books as much as possible." "Amusement and the society of children." "Ay, but she likes older society better." "Good morning," said the doctor.
"Stay! Dr.Sandford, I have great confidence in you.