She had been out on the rim of the wheel, all around and around it, and up and down the spokes. But now she was at the center where all the spokes ended.
She closed her eyes and laid her head on Mother's soft shoulder.
"Did you have a good walk, all by yourself, dear?" asked Mother.
"Oh yes, it was all right," said Elly.
"Your feet aren't wet, are they?"
"No," said Elly, "I took off my boots just as soon as I came in, and changed my stockings."
CHAPTER VI
THINGS TAKE THEIR COURSE
A Couple of Hours from Mr. Welles' New Life.
I
April 10.