"She could not keep it, because it was taken away from her without any leave asked.

I mean she shall have it back, too, one of these days.

Don't you say another word to Daisy!--she has behaved like a little angel about it." Preston's manner made an impression, as well as his words.

Nora was checked.
"What is all that, Nora ?" the doctor asked.
Now Nora had a great awe of him.

She did not dare not answer.
"It is about a spoon I gave Daisy, that she gave away." "She did not, I tell you!" said Preston.
"A spoon ?" said the doctor.