Now she reached out a hand and touched her bell.
"Misery," she said to the old housekeeper, "show my niece, Miss Patricia, to the rose chamber.

And see that she is made comfortable." "Thank you," said Patsy, jumping up to go.
"Make yourself perfectly free of the place," continued Aunt Jane, in an even tone, turning to Patricia, "and have as good a time as you can.

I'm afraid it's rather stupid here for girls, but that can't be helped.

Stay as long as you please, and go home whenever you like; but while you are here, if you ever feel like chatting with a harsh and disagreeable old woman, come to me at any time and you will be welcome." Patsy, standing before her, looked down into her worn face with a pitying expression.
"Ah! I've been cruel to you," she exclaimed, impulsively, "and I didn't mean to hurt you at all, Aunt Jane.

You must forgive me.