The tea-cosy was burnt. So was the table-cloth. Ann had 'stericks. I think that is what nurse called them. Mrs. Primrose came running in with mother from the drawing-room, and she fainted.
That was all!
At least, I was sent to bed, and now they call me Matty. Don't you think it is unkind of them? Ginevra is such a pretty name too!
I didn't mean to be naughty. And I do wish mother would make me understand all about it; but Teddie is ill, and, of course, she can't leave him until he's better. I shall have to wait, I suppose. But I can't be happy again until I have had a nice talk with mother. She makes everything so understand-ible.
What did nurse mean when she said, the other day, "There's one comfort; Miss Ginevra's character is still unformed"?
GULL'S "TWINSES."
| "Children of wealth or want, to each is given |
| One spot of green, and all the blue of heaven!" |
ind! mind! I say, Tom, you're frizzing that 'erring black!"