She had been so intent on her own thoughts, so deep in her dreams that she had taken no heed of other people.

She did not know that those who loved her were always thinking of her welfare and would naturally see even a slight change in her.

With a sudden shock of surprise and pain she realized that to-day for the first time in a month she had played with the boys.
Sammy had asked her why she did not laugh any more.

Now she understood the mad antics of Tige that morning; Madcap's whinney of delight; the chattering of the squirrels, and Caesar's pranks in the snow.

She had neglected her pets.