"It would have been a great pleasure if I could have taught her to read," Daisy said, with her face brightening at the idea.
"I presume it would. Well, Daisy, now you and I will arrange this affair. I do not consider it wholesome for you to engage in this particular amusement at this particular time; so I shall endorse Mrs. Randolph's prohibition; but I will go round where does this girl live, and who is she?"
"Her name is Hephzibah Harbonner; she lives in the village, on the road where the Episcopal church is you know; a little way further on. I guess it's a quarter of a mile."
"South, eh? Well, I will go round by her house, and tell the girl that I cannot let you do any such kindnesses just now, and that, till I give her leave, she must not come to see you. How will that do, Daisy."
"Thank you, Dr. Sandford!"
He saw it was very earnestly spoken, and that Daisy's brow looked clearer.
"And instead of that amusement, you must study wonderful things to-morrow. Will you?"
"Oh, yes, Dr. Sandford! But we have not finished about the sun yet."
"No. Well to-morrow, then, Daisy."
"Thank you, sir. Dr. Sandford, mamma wanted me to ask you a question before you go."