She has given me a great deal to read." "Do you like to read ?--I don't," said Gypsy.
"Why, yes!" said Peace, opening her eyes wide; "I thought everybody liked to read.

Besides I can't do anything else, you know." "Nothing at all ?" asked Gypsy.
"Only sometimes, when the pain isn't very bad, I try to help aunt about her sewing, I can't do much." "Oh, you live with your aunt ?" said Gypsy.
"Yes.

She takes in sewing.

She's out, just now." "Does your back pain you a great deal ?" asked Gypsy.
"Oh, yes; all the time.

But, then, I get used to it, you know," said Peace.
"_All the time!_--oh, I am so sorry!" said Gypsy, drawing a long breath.
"Oh, it might be worse," said Peace, smiling.
"I've only lain here three years.