The doctor's horse was before the door, and Daisy was on the piazza.

The doctor came out, ready for his day's work.
"Do you want me to do anything for you at Melbourne, Daisy ?" "Cannot I go home to-day, Dr.Sandford ?" "I do not know.

Supposing that you be still kept in banishment--what then ?" Daisy struggled with herself--succeeded, and spoke calmly.
"I should like to have Loupe sent, Dr.Sandford, if you please." "Loupe?
what is that?
What is Loupe, Daisy ?" "My pony, sir.

My pony chaise." "Oh!--Not to drive to Melbourne ?" Daisy met the doctor's blue eye full, and answered with guileless submission.

"No, sir." "I will send Loupe.