I never lay on a more delightful bed.

Everything about it is beautiful and luxurious too." "Papa was very particular to get the very best of springs and mattresses for all our beds," replied Lulu.

"Oh but he is a dear, good father, always careful for the comfort and happiness of all his children!" "And of his wife ?" "Oh yes indeed! I'm quite sure no man could take better care of his wife, or be more loving and kind to her, than papa is to Mamma Vi.

And I'm pretty sure he was just the same to my mother; he says he loved her very dearly and loves his children--I mean Max and Gracie and me--because they were hers as well as because they are his very own." "Lu! Lu! get up! Time for breakfast!" screamed Polly again.
"I suppose it is morning, or she wouldn't be making such a fuss," said Lulu.
"Yes," said Eva, "I see a little light coming in at the window." "I'll light the gas in the sitting-room, and give her a cracker to stop her screaming," said Lulu, getting out of bed and feeling about for her warm slippers and dressing gown.

"Then I'll run and catch papa and Gracie." "Lulu," said the captain's voice from Gracie's room.
"I'm here, papa.