I wonder if Turly would come down and sit with me; that is if my hour isn't up." Alas! the pitiless old clock informed her that she had still at least half an hour of penance to undergo.

Perceiving this she stole up softly to the nursery.
"Turly, dear! Are you there, Turly ?" "Oh yes, I'm here!" said Turly.

"Have you done your practising ?" "No, I haven't.

I wish I had.

And will you come down and sit with me, Turly?
The drawing-room is so lonely, and the time gets on so slow." "It's silly to be lonely," said Turly.