She was in her eleventh year then.

Her mother had been making the Christmas purchases, and she allowed Susy to see the presents which were for Patrick's children.

Among these was a handsome sled for Jimmy, on which a stag was painted; also, in gilt capitals, the word "Deer." Susy was excited and joyous over everything, until she came to this sled.

Then she became sober and silent--yet the sled was the choicest of all the gifts.

Her mother was surprised, and also disappointed, and said: "Why, Susy, doesn't it please you?
Isn't it fine ?" Susy hesitated, and it was plain that she did not want to say the thing that was in her mind.