Of course I am not sure, but I am nearly sure." "Well, let us get the letter and open it," said Jasmine, "and then our minds will be at rest.

Oh! there is Daisy waking out of her nice nap.
Daisy, darling, would you not like to go and live at Miss Egerton's?
You know you are fond of Miss Egerton, and she is turning out a very kind friend.

Won't you like to live always in her nice house, Daisy love ?" Daisy's little face had flushed painfully when Jasmine began to talk, now it turned white, and her lips trembled.
"Are there--are there any little birds there ?" she asked.
"Oh, Eyebright, what a silly question! Primrose had she not better have her beef-tea.

I think Miss Egerton keeps a canary, but I am not sure." "I'd rather not have any little birds about," said Daisy, with great emphasis, "and I'd greatly, greatly love to go.

I like Miss Egerton.
When shall we go, Primrose ?" "In a day or two," said Primrose.