Milly took the opportunity while she was stooping down to take some clothes out of Lena's arms, to whisper, "I like the flowers so much."
"Do you know which are meant for you?" she asked, stopping in her work for a reply.
"Yes, the primroses, Aunt Mary told me. I think them lovely."
After this they worked away busily until dinner-time. Then, when the bell sounded, Lena rushed off to tell Aunt Mary what she had been doing, and also to inform her that they were all dear darlings; and, "what did Auntie think of Milly?"
Auntie's opinion was very favourable.
Then Lena suggested, "But don't you think she is very quiet?"
"She is very sweet and gentle, and I think very shy; but as you know, Lena, I do not dislike a little bit of shyness in children; it is far, far better than being forward."
"But not too shy?"
"Milly is not that; and I feel sure that you will be great friends as well as loving little sisters before long."
This conversation took place as they went down to the drawing-room, Lena hanging on to her Aunt's arm, as she eagerly questioned her. Finding no one in the drawing-room, Lena began again—