"David, I want you to do something for my sake.

Your father and I--yes, and Dinah too--have been making such a nice little plan.

We have heard of a delightful house at Ventnor; it belongs to a friend of Mrs.Godfrey, and it is so comfortable and so beautifully furnished, and with such a pleasant view.

You are so fond of the sea, David, and your father loves it too; and we thought"-- hesitating a moment, as she felt the grip of David's fingers round her wrist--"Dinah and I both thought it would be a capital arrangement to take Red Brae for three or four months.

There would be plenty of room for you, and your father and Theo too," she continued as he remained silent; "and it would be so nice for us to be together, and our old nurse Mrs.Gibbon--you know Mrs.Gibbon, dear--would help us to take care of you." David drew a deep breath.