Nellie joined them at this moment, and Ada told the little girls not to lose their way in going to the confectioner's; Nellie also instructed Simmons to have an oversight of the drawing room party.
They found their father and Arthur in the carriage waiting for them, and were soon on their way to Christina's.
"Shall you come with us?" asked Ada of her brother.
"Oh, yes. I long to hear all about Walter's plans."
Dr. Arundel left them in the middle of Hampstead, and they then drove up over the heath to Sunnyside.
The young people quickly jumped out, and were admitted before the carriage had time to turn.
Arthur and Ada hastened in, while Nellie followed. Christina had seen the carriage stop, and came out into the hall to meet them.
Ada threw her arms round her, and exclaimed, "Oh, I'm so glad, Christina."
Christina smiled, and disengaging herself, came up to Nellie, and kissed her lovingly.
Nellie glanced in the beautiful face with its calm brightness, a face like no other, she thought. "Dear Christina," was all she ventured to say.