His daughter amused him with her odd ideas.
However, when Mrs. Phillips did come, Launa approved of her.
All this time Launa was learning. She was filled with a desire to know and see more; people and life were so interesting. It was like a new play. She noticed how differently her father, herself, and the others were affected by it, and the noise was soothing, even at times deadening.
Launa found Mrs. Phillips entertaining. She explained some of the parts in this vast human drama. She found Miss Archer absurdly young in many of her notions, and absurdly old in others.
“I want to see everything,” said Launa, “and to live myself. It is terrible to feel oneself growing old. It will soon be over, and I haven’t done what I meant to do.”
Mrs. Phillips laughed.
“Go on. What did you mean to do?”
“I should like,” said Launa, “to be happy.”
“So should we all. Tell me more.”
“I want to play a little first, and then—to make the world a little brighter for someone.”