"I am very much excited.

All this has unnerved me.

I would like to be alone again." "Better come down into the sitting-room," replied Mrs.Loring.
"No, aunt.

You must let me have my way." "Willful, and like your mother," said Mrs.Loring, as she arose.
"Was my mother willful ?" inquired Jessie, looking at her aunt.
"Sometimes." "Was she happy ?" "No.

I do not think she ever understood or rightly appreciated your father.