But very weak and frail, she was still in need of weeks of continued tender, careful nursing.
"Mamma's lap" was the place preferred above all others; but patient and unselfish, she yielded without a murmur when invited to the arms of papa, grandpa, Rose, or nurse, and told that "dear mamma was tired and needed rest." Elsie was indeed much reduced in health and strength; but love, joy, and thankfulness helped her to recuperate rapidly..