"I am going to see his mother."

Sunnie's eyes brightened.

"She came to see me a little time ago. She's like a fairy godmother."

"Goodbye, I mustn't stop. I do hope you will be better."

Sunnie moved her head a little restlessly. Then her eyes twinkled.

"If I cut off my head and took away my back, I think the other part of me would be nice and comfortable, but what would I look like? Could you draw me?"

"Yes," said Jean laughing, "I will make a picture of you, and bring it to you to-morrow morning."

She went, and was relieved when she heard the child's low chuckle of delight.

[CHAPTER X]

CENTRES