“Oh, Uncle Em! New windows, new steps, new everything!” She was helped gently down, and Rose was there to greet her. How happy Rose looked! And there was Sal's mother in the background, and then came Dinney and Hunkie.
“Ain't it fine!” cried Dinney. Gloria looked at the boy and laughed. “Look at the new stairs!”
They took her here and there, then made her rest a moment in Rose's room.
But it was not for long that Gloria was allowed to linger even in her own house. Her eyes were growing tired, and Aunt Em pressed forward solicitously.
“Yes, yes, now for the dessert, Uncle Em!” said Gloria. She was helped back to the carriage, and then they drove through streets with trees bright in their September dress. At last Gloria bowed her head and pressed her fingers over her eyes.
“You say, Uncle Em, there is green grass at the new house, and trees?”
“Trees,” answered Uncle Em.
The girl still had her head bowed and her fingers pressed upon her eyes.