After that, Mrs.Mapper played the favourite dance tunes, and the children danced merrily.

Whilst they were so enjoying themselves, Mrs.Ormonde came into the room.

She had dined, and wanted Thyrza to come and sit with her, for she was alone.

But first she had five minutes of real laughter and play with the children.

They loved her, every one of them, and clung to her desperately when she said sue could stay no longer.
'Good-bye!' she said, waving her hand at the door.
'No, no!' cried several voices.