So they settled themselves to the fact quite calmly. Charlie had taken the best of her clothes, and would be prepared for present emergencies.
Before the day was over, they had another event to startle them.
Dr. Meade tied his old horse to the gate-post, and came in. Granny was taking a little rest in the other room; and Dot was up stairs, reading.
"Better to-day, eh?" said the doctor.
"I believe I do feel a little better. I have not had any headache or fever for several days."
"You'll come out bright as a blue-bird next spring."
"Before that, I hope. School commences next week."
"Then you have heard—nothing?"
"Was there any thing for me to hear?"