Susan thought this very wonderful and she gazed up at her aunt with such interest in her eyes that the old lady was pleased, and stroked her hair kindly.
“Some day, if you are a good child,” she said, “and try to make yourself happy here, I will tell you a story about Captain Enticknapp. A very interesting one, and quite true.”
“May Sophia Jane hear it too?” asked Susan.
Aunt Hannah’s manner changed.
“When Sophia Jane tries to please me, and correct her faults,” she said, “I shall be willing to give her pleasure, but not till then.”
Susan felt more and more certain that Sophia Jane was a very naughty little girl.