CHAPTER II.
"ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!" "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady." A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.

More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
There was a hint of dusk in the air, yet enough light to show a strange sight, a horse and car flying along between the trees towards the house, and followed by a little rabble of boys and girls, all clapping their hands and cheering in the wildest delight.

The cause of their excitement was easily seen.

In the driver's seat sat a small figure with a yellow curly head, her hat blown off and hanging on her shoulders by the strings round her neck, her hands grasping the reins, and her feet planted determinedly against the dash-board.
"Heavens!" cried Madam.

"What is the meaning of this ?" "Don't be puttin' yourself out, madam," said Nancy.