And I am sure it would tell me that God is ordering this for some great end.
But I am weak and impatient, and, if I knew, I could be so much braver!" She ended abruptly, and for a moment or two all the sisters were silent.
"Come, Nancy," said Hetty at length.

"Patty will wish for a harp, for certain"-- Patty's burning desire to possess one was as notorious in the family as her absolute lack of ear for music--"and Emmy will ask for a new pair of shoes, if she is wise." Emilia tucked a foot out of sight under her skirt.
"But I don't understand this game," put in Kezzy.

"A moment ago it was _Blue Beard_, and now it seems to be _Beauty and the Beast_.
Which is it ?" "We may need Molly's mirror to tell us," Hetty answered lightly: and with that she glanced up as a shadow darkened the golden sky above the mound, and a voice addressed the sisters all.

"Good evening, young ladies!".