She left the room.
Chris stood by the bed waiting.
Presently a muffled voice was heard.
"I'm sorry!"
"So am I!" said Chris frankly; "I hate making Mums unhappy!"
Noel's curly head suddenly shot up:
"Mums is always happy. It's only wicked people who are mis'able."
"Wicked people make her miserable," said Chris; "at least, we do."
"Did I spoil your cycle?"
"No, not much. I think I can put it right."