When they were all out, some large tears came from her eyes and rolled down her cheeks; but she only said, "Thank you," to the lady that held her hand; and, putting her handkerchief to her mouth, she ran down stairs.
"My darling child," said her Grandma, "how well you have behaved; I did not hear the least noise."
"No, Grandma," replied Emily, "I tried very hard not to scream; I was determined to be quite still; and a good old lady like you, Grandma, held my hand, which was a great comfort. But oh! Grandma, it did hurt me most terribly."
"My dear child, I know it did," said her Grandma; "you are the best little girl in the world, and a happiness and a treasure to me."
After Emily had gone, the ladies who had witnessed her good conduct, and admired her courage, asked her name and where she lived; and one of them, the young lady, sent her a pretty little gold ring with a blue stone in it, and a little note containing these words:—
"For the dear little girl who had the courage to bear a great pain nobly."
Emily was very much pleased with this little present; it was so unexpected. She could not find out who had sent it to her.
I hope all the little boys and girls will read this story with attention, and when they go to the dentist's they will think of Emily, and try to imitate her good conduct.