"I should like not to be able to think about it, again, for six months.

You used to say, dad, that I was plucky, because I wasn't afraid of wild cattle, and not very afraid of the natives or bush rangers; but I am sure I cannot lay claim to any special courage in future, for no one in the world could feel more frightened than I did, yesterday." "Well, my dear, you were no worse than anyone else, for everyone else bolted at the first alarm.

The way that street was cleared was something marvellous." "Yes, dad; but I was too frightened to run.

Not that it would have been any use if I had, for he was close to us before we knew what was the matter; and if I could have run, I don't think Emma could." "No, indeed," Miss Furley said.

"I had no idea of running and, even had there been plenty of time, I am sure I could not have got out of the way.