Lulu followed her father, till, in the hall, she found an opportunity to speak to him without being overheard.
"Papa," she asked, "what am I to do with myself to-day?"
"Stay in your room, and learn your lessons, beginning just where you left off the other day. You will recite to me after I come back; then we will consider what you shall do for the rest of the day."
"Yes, sir: may I see Evelyn when she comes?"
"If she chooses to go to you in your room."
"Must I stay in my room all the time?" she asked dejectedly.
"While I am away. I will take you out after I return." Then, noticing her downcast look, "You shall have more liberty when we get into our own home," he said kindly.
At that she looked up with a bright, glad smile. "Papa, it will be so nice!"
Max had drawn near.
"Papa," he said, "won't you let Lu take a walk with me? Mayn't we run over to Fairview, and bring Evelyn back with us? I know she'd be glad to have company coming over to school."