She was bound for the largest shop, that stood under part of the great hotel, and just here, opposite the hotel, quite a number of sleighs were passing.

Eliza picked up the little one in her arms, and, taking the other child by the hand, essayed to cross.

But one reckons without one's host in counting surely on the actions of children.

Sturdy five-year-old baulked like a little horse, and would not come.

Eliza coaxed in vain.