[Melbourne House, Volume 2 by Susan Warner]@TWC D-Link bookMelbourne House, Volume 2 CHAPTER III 26/45
You have said enough now to make her crazy after the history of the whole world." "Mrs.Randolph, I must remind you that though, you can hinder a tree from growing, in a particular place, you cannot a fungus; if the conditions be favourable." "What do you mean ?" "I think this may be a good alterative." The lady looked a little hard at the doctor. "There is one book I wish you could hinder her from reading," she said, lowering her tone. "What is that, madam ?" "She is just the child not to bear it; and she is injured by poring over the Bible." "Put the Bibles out of her way," suggested the doctor. "I have, as much as I can; but it is not possible to do it perfectly." "Then I counsel you to allow her the use of this medicine," said Dr. Sandford, glancing towards the tray, which no longer held Daisy's attention.
For together with her mother's lowering of voice, the one word "Bible" had come to her consciousness.
Daisy was at no loss to guess what it meant.
The low tones of the speakers gave her sufficient information. Thus far; that her Bible was reckoned an undesirable treasure for her by her mother.
Was her own dear little particular Bible in danger? the one that Mr.Dinwiddie had given her? Daisy was alarmed.
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