But she was so anxious to come, and she promised she'd stay right here by the door.

I couldn't come with her, and look after the rest of you at the same time now, could I ?" "Of course you couldn't, Pompton," said Kitty.

"You did quite right.

And I don't believe Marjorie is very far away; I think she'll be back in a minute or two." But they waited several minutes, and the people who had been in the circus tent all went away.

The grounds about were entirely cleared, and save for a few workmen, there was no one in sight.