Speaking of it, she asked, "Ought I not to go to-morrow, papa? and will you go with me?"
"I say yes to both questions," he replied. "You may be ready for your call directly we are done with school duties; that will give us time to go and return in good season for dinner."
"Yes, sir; I'll be ready. Thank you very much for promising to take me."
"Liza must feel lonesome to-night, thinking about Ajax in jail," remarked Grace thoughtfully; "but I'm glad he's there so that he can't be trying to break into anybody's house. Papa, could he get out and come here again?"
"It is hardly possible," answered her father, looking tenderly down into her face, and smoothing her curls with caressing hand; "and he would not want to hurt you if he could come into the house. I don't see how any one could wish to harm my gentle, kindhearted little Grace."
"Papa, shall I sleep in her bed with her to-night?" asked Lulu.
"Certainly, if she would like it."
"Oh I should!" Grace exclaimed. "I know our heavenly Father will take care of me, but it's good to feel Lu's arms round me too."
"Then you shall," said Lulu, giving her an affectionate pat, "your big sister likes to take care of you."