He would be himself again down there." "We were to have gone in a day or two, were we not ?" "Yes; but he can't leave yet--Do you want to see Lucy ?" "Just for a few moments; she'll be busy with her father." Uncle Gilbert went in the house, considerately sending her out alone.
She was radiantly beautiful to Chester that morning in her soft white dress, fluffy hair, and glowing eyes; but he only looked his love for her, and said: "Good morning, _Sister_ Strong." "Good morning, _Brother_ Lawrence," she responded.
"How are you feeling ?" "I am feeling fine.

But poor papa--" "Yes; Uncle Gilbert told me." "We'll have to remain here until he gets over the attack.

Uncle is anxious to get home, and I must admit I'd rather be at Kildare Villa than here." Then Uncle Gilbert came out with hat and cane.

He was going for a walk with Chester, he said, for it would be wiser not to disturb the sleeper.
He explained to Lucy that her father was getting a much needed rest, and that she was to see to it that he was not disturbed.

Chester would "keep" with his Uncle Gilbert for a few hours.
The morning was fair, so the two men struck out for Hyde Park.