"I thought at dinner today that you seemed to know a great many things." "Did I?
That is very odd, for I fancied I knew nothing; and I want to learn every thing--if Mr.Cardross will teach me.

I should like to sit and read all day long.

I could do it by myself, now that I have found out a way of holding the book and turning over the leaves without nurse's helping me.

Malcolm invented it--Malcolm is so clever and so kind." "Is Malcolm always with you ?" "Oh yes; how could I do without Malcolm?
And you are quite sure your father will teach me every thing I want to learn ?" pursued the little earl, very eagerly.
Helen was quite sure.
"And there is another thing.

Mr.Menteith says I must try, if possible, to learn to write--if only so as to be able to sign my name.