Daisy in the Field

Warner, Susan, 1819-1885, Daisy in the field, 1868, Ward Lock edition n.d.
Produced by Daniel FROMONT
Author of The Wide, Wide World, Queechy, etc., etc.
WARD, LOCK &CO., LIMITED LONDON AND MELBOURNE
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My half-day's work is done; And this is all my part - I give a patient God My patient heart.
And clasp his banner still, Though all the blue be dim. These stripes, no less than stars, Lead after Him.
While Miss Cardigan went with her nephew to the door, I remained standing by the fire, which could have witnessed to so much done around it that night. I felt strong, but I remember my cheeks had an odd sensation as if the blood had left them. I did not know Miss Cardigan had come back, till I saw her standing beside me and looking at me anxiously.
Will you go and lie down now, my lamb?
Oh, no! I said. Oh, no - I do not want to lie down. I have not done my studying yet, that I came to do.
Studying! said Miss Cardigan.
Yes. I want something out of some of your books. I have not done it. I will sit down and do it now.