Now Lulu and I will kiss you good-night and leave you to go to sleep again." "You are nice and kind to come, both of you," Gracie said, receiving and returning their caresses.
"Mammy," Violet said as she turned to leave the room, "I'm afraid you are not able to take the care of her through the night." "Yes, I is, honey darlin'," responded the old woman with warmth.

"I'll hab a quilt spread down dar on de flo', and I'll lie dar an' sleep, an' ef de chile stirs I'll wake right up and gib her eberyting she wants." "Mamma Vi, don't you want to see my room ?" Lulu asked as they neared its door.

"I think it is ever so pretty." "So it is," Violet said, stepping inside with her, "and I am very glad you like it.

If you think of anything else you want in it, don't hesitate to ask for it; both your papa and I wish to do all in our power to make his children happy." "Thank you.

Oh, it is so nice to have a new mamma! such a sweet, kind one," Lulu exclaimed with impulsive warmth, setting down her candle and throwing her arms about Violet's neck.
"Dear child!" Violet said, returning the embrace, "I am very glad you are beginning to love me.