There was a flash of delight in the child's eyes. Betty went to help her get ready.
"You had better put on her coat, for it's cooler riding," said Mrs. Leverett. "And by night it may turn off cold. A fall day like this is hardly to be trusted."
"But it is good while it lasts," said Uncle Win, with his soft half-smile. "Elizabeth, don't pattern after Aunt Priscilla, who can't enjoy to-day because there may be a storm to-morrow."
"I don't know but we are too ready to cross bridges before we come to them," she admitted.
"A beautiful day goes to my inmost heart. I want to enjoy every moment of it."
Doris came in with her eager eyes aglow, and Betty followed her to the chaise, and said:
"Don't run away with her, Uncle Win; I can't spare her."
That made Doris look up and laugh, she was so happy.
They drove around into Hanover Street and then through Wing's Lane. There were some very nice lanes and alleys then that felt quite as dignified as the streets, and were oftentimes prettier. He was going to Dock Square to get a little business errand off his mind.
"You won't be afraid to sit here alone? I will fasten Juno securely."