Page 157 - The Little sister of Wilifred
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Poor Pcggv was wondering how she
could promise to keep away from her
self, when Estelle came in and inter
rupted the conversion.
She spent the whole of the evening
in Mrs. Moran’s room, refusing to leave
her, declaring she was happier there
than she would be elsewhere. Having
spent so many evenings alone, Mrs.
Moran was cheered by the little girl’s
company. She petted Peggy, — who,
unlike her sister, enjoyed being made
a baby of, — with the reflection that, as
Wilifred grew older, she grew more af
fectionate, and that she would yet be a
comfort to her.
Presently the Doctor joined them.
Lying beside the mother, with her hand
in hers, .Peggy was not afraid ; but when,
sitting down upon the edge of the bed,
he drew her over to him, putting his
