"Amy's sisters and brother," and I could not avoid tears.
"Amy, too?"
"No, sir."
"Oh, God, this is too bad! and is she not half-distracted?"
I made no reply, for an admonitory look from Miss Bradly warned me to be careful as to what I said.
"Where is father?"
"In his chamber."
"Ann, go tell him I wish to speak with him."
Before obeying I looked toward Miss Bradly, and, finding nothing adverse in her expression, I went to do as he bade.
"Is he any worse?" master asked, when I had delivered the message.