[IX.]
TWO LOST PETS.
THAT night Maggie had a very bad earache. She tried to be patient, but the pain was so severe that she could not help crying, and could get no rest. Her father and mother were up with her almost all night, trying to give her ease; but nothing did her any good until towards morning, when she fell into a troubled sleep.
"Margaret," said Mr. Bradford at the breakfast-table, "is that committee coming here this morning?"
"Yes," answered Mrs. Bradford.
"Mamma," said Bessie, "may I see it?"
"See what,—the committee?"