CHAPTER IV.
"Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy." Exod.

10:6.
"We ought to obey God rather than men." Acts 5:29.
"Dear papa, are you sick ?" It was Elsie's sweet voice that asked the question in a tone of alarm.

She had just finished her morning lessons, and coming into her father's room, had found him lying on the sofa, looking flushed and feverish.
"Yes, daughter," he said, "I have a severe headache, and some fever, I think.

But don't be alarmed, my pet, 'tis nothing at all serious," he added in a more cheerful tone, taking both her little hands in his, and gazing fondly into the beautiful dark eyes, now filled with tears.
"You will let me be your little nurse, my own dear papa, will you not ?" she asked coaxingly.

"May I bring some cool water and bathe your head ?" "Yes, darling, you may," he said, releasing her hands.
Elsie stole softly out of the room, but was back again almost in a moment, followed by Chloe, bearing a pitcher of ice-water.
"Now, mammy, please bring a basin and napkin from the dressing-room," she said, in a low tone, as the old nurse set down her burden.