"'Because you were frightened?'
"'Gammon! It'd take more than that to frighten Sophy.' She added, with a sly look, 'Aunty's easily kidded, she is.'
"'Ah,' said reporter, somewhat mystified, 'then you came down and went to bed?'
"'Yes, I did, and precious glad to get there.'
"'You like your bed, Sophy?'
"'Rather.'
"'And you sleep well?'
"'You bet!'
"'Did you sleep better or worse than usual last night?'
"'No better, and no wus.'