"There are plenty of places that are free," Nan tried to console her by saying.
"Where?" asked Jack.
"Oh, Hampstead Heath, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park," said Nan.
Jack whispered the names to herself as she stood looking out of the window. "Nan," she said presently, "won't you go with me to Hyde Park or somewhere? It is horrid to stay in the house."
"Dear chickabiddy, I am so tired. I didn't realize how tired I was till I reached home. I have been on my feet the entire day. Perhaps some other time we can go."
"Is it very far?" asked Jack.
"Not so very, but it is far for a tired body like me to go there to-day."
Jack was silent a few moments. "London is an awfully big place, isn't it?" she said presently.
"The biggest city in the world."