Daisy sat still, and Mrs.Sandford looked at her, till a step within the room drew her attention on that side.
"Why there you are!" said the lady--"come the other way.

What news ?" "I have no news." "Yes, but how is Mr.Randolph ?" The lady had dropped her voice very low.
"He is sensible." "Sensible!" Mrs.Sandford said with a startled look; but then drawing the doctor silently to her side she pointed to the watching, anxious little figure there on the steps.

It did not need that Dr.Sandford should speak her name.

Daisy had perfectly well heard and understood the words that had passed; and now she rose up slowly and came towards the doctor who stepped out to meet her.
"Well, Daisy--have you been looking for me ?" he said.

But something in the little upturned face admonished him that no light words could be borne.