Would you like to see my bedroom ?' 'Yes, that I should.' 'Then I think I won't work any longer tonight.

I shall be in good time.' The old lady rose, and left her wheel standing just as it was.

You see there was no good in putting it away, for where there was not any furniture there was no danger of being untidy.
Then she took Irene by the hand, but it was her bad hand and Irene gave a little cry of pain.

'My child!' said her grandmother, 'what is the matter ?' Irene held her hand into the moonlight, that the old lady might see it, and told her all about it, at which she looked grave.

But she only said: 'Give me your other hand'; and, having led her out upon the little dark landing, opened the door on the opposite side of it.