"What is the cause of your amusement?" said Miss Lavinia.
"Oh, I only meant that she told everybody who came, that everybody was good."
"Hum!"
"She does," said Redbud.
"Then you mean that you do not deserve her praise?"
"Oh, I did'nt mean that, cousin Lavinia! I'm very glad she likes me. I want everybody to like me. But it's true."
"I believe you are good, Redbud," Miss Lavinia said, calmly.
"I hope so, ma'am."
"Are you happy here?"
"Oh yes, ma'am—except that I would like to be at home to see you all."