She has been more full of affection for me than her graver sisters, and even her little whims and faults that we have had to check have but endeared her to me the more.

The whimsies of the child have often brought solace to my graver cares.

I love Kate right well, and like not to see this change in her.

What dost thou think of it, goodwife ?" Lady Frances shook her head gravely.
"Methinks the child has something on her mind, and her sisters think so likewise, but what it is we none of us can guess.

She keeps her secret well." "It is not like Kate to have a secret; it is still less like her to hide it." "That is what I feel.