"She did not forbid you?"
"No, papa."
Mr. Randolph's arm was round Daisy; now he wrapped both arms about her, bringing her up close to his breast, and putting down his lips to her face, he kissed her over and over, with a great tenderness.
"Have you had a pleasant day?"
"Papa, I have had a great many pleasant things," said Daisy, eagerly. Her voice had changed and a glad tone had come into it.
"Dr. Sandford took proper care of you?"
"Papa, he is very good!' said Daisy, strongly.
"I rather think he thinks you are."
"He is nice, papa."
"Nice " said Mr. Randolph. "He is pretty well. But now,
Daisy, what do you think of going to bed and to sleep?"