[CHAPTER XI.]
JOSIE'S EXCURSION.
"LEVESON, it's such a time since you came home last," said Josie, one bright October day.
"A whole fortnight," said Leveson Therlock, stooping to kiss his little sister. Though only her half-brother, he loved her as much as ever brother loved little sister of his own.
"A fortnight is a dreadfully long time," said Josie. "Mother has been wanting you nearly as much as I have—haven't you, mother?"
"If not more," said Mrs. Therlock.
"O no, it couldn't be more, because I have wanted Leveson as much as could be. Do you know I cried for you in bed one night, Leveson?"
"I heard of a little child once who cried for the moon," said Leveson.