"I intend to take extra care of you this winter, and if you're not good about it I shall have to call in the doctor.

I feel I have a great responsibility, you know, Austin.

Oh, if only your poor mother were here, and could look after you herself!" "How do you know she doesn't ?" asked Austin.
"My dear!" exclaimed Aunt Charlotte, rather shocked.
"Well, you can't be sure," retorted Austin, "and I believe myself she does.

I'm sure of one thing, anyhow--and that is that if she came into the room at this moment I should recognise her at once." "You?
Why, you never saw her in your life!" said Aunt Charlotte.

"You shouldn't indulge such fancies, Austin.