[Elsie’s children by Martha Finley]@TWC D-Link bookElsie’s children CHAPTER SIXTEENTH 4/6
Yes, now, and at all times.
'Behold I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land.'" "Isn't the Bible the sweetest book!" exclaimed Vi, "the Book of books; it has a comforting word for everybody and every time of need." The breakfast bell rang. "Oh, dear!" cried Rosie clinging to Violet, her bosom heaving with sobs, "how can we go to the table and eat without papa and mamma!" "Don't cry, little pet, don't cry; you know they want us to be cheerful and make it pleasant for Mr.and Mrs.Daly," the others said, and with a great effort the child swallowed her sobs; then wiping away her tears, suffered Vi to lead her down to the breakfast room. Mrs.Daly met them there with a smiling face, and kind motherly greeting. Mr.Daly had a pleasant word for each, and talked so entertainingly all through the meal, that they had scarcely time for sad or lonely thoughts. Family worship followed immediately after breakfast, as was the custom of the house.
Mr.Daly's prayer was short, comforting them all, and simple enough for even little Rose to understand. There was still time for a walk before school, but first Vi went to Molly to ask how she was, and to carry her a letter from Dick which had come by the morning mail. Dick was in Philadelphia studying medicine.
He and Molly corresponded regularly and she knew no greater treat than a letter from him.
Vi was glad she could carry it to her this morning, it was so great a pleasure to be the bearer of anything so welcome. There were no pleasanter or better furnished rooms in the house than those appropriated to the use of the poor, dependent crippled cousin.
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