But it's so much nicer to sweep about in crowns and velvet trains than to wear everyday clothes, and just be myself, though it is so easy.' 'Yet that is high art, child, and what we need for a time till we are ready for the masters.

Cultivate that talent of yours.

It is a special gift, this power to bring tears and smiles, and a sweeter task to touch the heart than to freeze the blood or fire the imagination.

Tell your uncle he is right, and ask your aunt to try a play for you.

I'll come and see it when you are ready.' 'Will you?
Oh! will you?
We are going to have some at Christmas, with a nice part for me.