[Melbourne House, Volume 1 by Susan Warner]@TWC D-Link bookMelbourne House, Volume 1 CHAPTER VI 22/27
She unfolded the package. A little box--then white cotton--then a gold bracelet. "Mamma? --" said Daisy instantly.
Mrs.Randolph stooped and kissed her. "It's beautiful, mamma!" Daisy spoke very earnestly; however her face did not shew the light of pleasure which the first gift had called into it. "How did you know so well ?" said Mr.McFarlane.
"Mrs.Randolph, I am afraid you are not literary.
Now Daisy, exercise your discernment upon that." It was a little box containing a Chinese puzzle, with the plans and keys belonging to it. "Where do you think _that_ comes from ?" Daisy looked up.
"I think--perhaps--from _you_, Mr.McFarlane." "Do you think I am anything like a puzzle ?" "I think--perhaps--you mean to be,"-- Daisy said innocently.
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