Please don't mind what she says, but keep her, and tell the boys to be very good to her for my sake.

Don't think it is easy to do this; it is very hard to give up the best day of all, but I feel so selfish to have all the pleasure and Phebe none, that I wish to make this sacrifice.

Do let me, and don't laugh at it; I truly do not wish to be praised, and I truly want to do it.

Love to all from, "Rose." "Bless the little dear, what a generous heart she has! Shall we go after her, Jessie, or let her have her way ?" said Dr.Alec, after the first mingled amusement and astonishment had subsided.
"Let her alone, and don't spoil her little sacrifice.

She means it, I know, and the best way in which we can show our respect for her effort is to give Phebe a pleasant day.