Are you very tired, little Gracie ?" "No, ma'am, just a wee bit," said the child.

"I'm getting so much stronger, and we've had such a nice time, Grandma Elsie." "I'll carry you up-stairs, little missy," said Tom, the servant man, who opened the door for them, picking her up as he spoke.
"Bring her in here, Tom," Violet said, speaking from the door of her dressing-room.

"And will you come in too, Lulu dear ?" Violet was very careful never to give Lulu an order; her wishes when addressing her were always expressed in the form of a request.
Lulu complied at once, Tom stepping back for her to enter first.
She was in high good-humor, having enjoyed her drive extremely.
"Mamma Vi," she exclaimed, "we've had a splendid time! It's just delightful to be taken out by Grandma Elsie." "Yes; I have always found it so," said Violet.

"And how has your papa's baby girl enjoyed herself ?" drawing Gracie toward her, as Tom set her down, and taking off her hat.
"Oh, ever so much! Mamma how beautiful you look! I wish papa was here to see you." "That's just what I was thinking," said Lulu.

"You _are_ beautiful, Mamma Vi, and then you always wear such very pretty and becoming things." "I am glad you approve my taste in dress," Violet said, laughing.