Then she added in a whisper, "Go and kiss mamma, baby." The child hesitated, then she rose, and ran to her mother, who stooped her radiant face over her and kissed her coolly.
"Have you been a good little girl ?" asked she.

Ida was looking particularly self-satisfied to day, and more disposed consequently to question others as to their behavior.
"Yeth," replied Evelyn, without the slightest hesitation.

A happy belief in her own merits was an inheritance from her mother.

As yet it was more charming than otherwise, for the baby had unquestionable merits in which to believe.

Harry and Maria laughed.
"Mamma is very glad," said Ida.