"If they were out in all that awful storm it has killed them, I know.

Oh, why did I do such a foolish thing as to bring them?
They were too little to come, I knew that.

But they begged so hard, and they looked so cute in those little ruffled pillow-cases, that I hadn't the heart to refuse.

Oh, what shall I do ?" "They must be somewhere about the house," said Mrs.Sherman, with such decision that Mrs.Cassidy was comforted, and began wiping her eyes.
"Come in, and help me search.

Maybe they slipped up-stairs when the other children were playing, and went to sleep in some dark corner.