But being lame she had become so tired that she sat down to rest by the way.
"How far have you to go, child ?" asked Mr.Maynard, kindly.
"I have already walked a mile, sir, and it's two miles more to Pelton, where I must go.

I have often walked the distance, but my foot is very bad just now, and it is hard going.

I have been ill, and I am not yet very strong." "I should think not!" exclaimed King, who had jumped out to see what was going on.

"Look here, Father, we're going directly to Pelton; it is a straight road, and I can't miss the way.

You let this girl take my place in the car, and I'll walk." "Now that's good of you, King," said his father with an approving glance at the boy, "for this poor child is pretty well tired out.