12/17 When that is done, I suppose she will go back to town to try to get something to do there." "Oh, they have not thought of going," said Miriam; "the doctor's book is a very long one, and when I saw him yesterday, he told me that he had ever so much more work for her to do, and he is going to bring it out here before he goes to Barport. I should be very sorry indeed if Cicely had to leave here, and I don't think I should let her do it, work or no work. I like her better and better every day, and it is the greatest comfort and pleasure to have her here. It almost seems as if she were my sister, and Mrs.Drane is just as nice as she can be. She is so good and kind, and never meddles with anything." Miss Panney listened with great attention. |