"Don't count too much on it, or your disappointment will be the more keen."
"Harry can carry it around after supper."
"Philip may be at supper."
"Then he can wait. I wish he would come home."
As if in answer to her wish the door was hastily opened, and a bright, ruddy-faced boy entered.
"Welcome back, Harry," said Rose, with a smile. "How have you passed the day?"
"Running round as usual, Rose. It's no joke to be a cash-boy."
"I wish I could run round, Harry," sighed Addie.
"So do I. That would be jolly. How are you feeling to-day, Addie?"