The next day Edward began to get accustomed to his new condition of life.

Once, indeed, when his parents were out of the way and only Emily was left to take care of him, he could not resist the temptation to thrust aside the bandage and peep at the anxious face of his little nurse.

But, in spite of the dimness of the chamber, the experiment caused him so much pain that he felt no inclination to take another look.

So, with a deep sigh, here signed himself to his fate.
"Emily, pray talk to me!" said he, somewhat impatiently.
Now, Emily was a remarkably silent little girl, and did not possess that liveliness of disposition which renders some children such excellent companions.

She seldom laughed, and had not the faculty of making many words about small matters.