Page 174 - The Little sister of Wilifred

the ground at what she thought a

furious pace, her face grew whiter and
whiter, and her heart beat faster and

faster, till at last, Prince Edward giving

a sudden plunge, she cried out ner­

vously, and begged to be allowed to get

out of the carriage.
This odd behavior took the Doctor

by surprise, but he held the horse in

with a firm hand, and, with many kind
and reassuring words to Peggy, turned

home again.

He was now convinced that the

child was seriously ill, and resolved to

take her immediately to the sea-shore,
hoping the salt air would tone her up

again. Preparations for such a trip

were already being made, which added
a good deal to Peggy's worries.

Sick and frightened, the little girl

clung to Mrs. Moran, trying to tell her