Your father is no worse, though it will require several days to let him recover from the immediate effects of his accident.

The quieter he is meanwhile the better." "And mamma--she said-- ?" "She said--yes, you have guessed it; she would like to have you remain here for a few days longer.

She thinks you are better under my care than under hers." "Under _my_ care, I think it is," said Mrs.Sandford.
"Can you bear it, Daisy ?" She looked up meekly and answered, "Yes, Dr.Sandford." So meekly that the doctor's eye took special note of her.
"Have you been to Crum Elbow to-day ?" "Yes, sir.

I got all the things." "All of them ?" "Yes, sir." "What reward shall I give you ?" She had been speaking with a sad meekness, a sober self restraint, unlike her years.

If Dr.Sandford meant to break it up, which I think he did, he had partial success.