I suppose I am very silly." "No, you are not, Katy; now dry up your tears, and tell us all about it," added Mrs.Gordon, in soothing tones.

"How long has your mother been sick ?" "Almost two weeks." "What ails her ?" "She has got a fever; but she is much better to-day.

The doctor says she hasn't got it very bad; but she has been very sick, I think." "Who takes care of her ?" "I do, ma'am." "You! She must need a great deal of attention.

But who takes care of her at night ?" "I do, ma'am.

I have been up a great deal every night." "Poor child! It is enough to wear you out." "I wouldn't mind it at all, if I had nothing else to trouble me." "What other troubles have you ?" "I can't make any candy now, and haven't made any for nearly a fortnight; so that we have no money coming in.