This seems perhaps a little disloyal to George. My feeling for him cannot have evaporated like dew drying from the grass. At least I am sure that I am still ready to serve him to the very best of my ability.
[VI]
JUNE
June 1. Cousin Mehitable is capable of surprises. She has written to Deacon Richards to have my baby taken away from me.
The Deacon came in to-night, so amused that he was on the broad grin when he presented himself, and chuckling even when he said good-evening.
"What pleases you?" I asked. "You seem much amused about something."
"I am," he answered. "I've been appointed your guardian."
"By the town authorities?" I demanded. "I should have thought I was old enough to look after myself."
"It's your family," he chuckled. "Miss Privet has written to me from Boston."