100 The Cottage on the Cliff.

 

to go with him part of the way.
I remember that uncle was in a
hurry, and did not wait for him, for
as I stood undressing near the win-
dow I saw Harry waving his hat
and calling after him, with the two
dogs at his side.

The long summer evening
faded away; from my pillow I saw
the stars come out one by one, and
then kissing my hand to them, I
let my sleepy eyes go shut, and
was soon in the midst of pleasant
dreamland. I dont know how
long after this it was, that I was
aroused by a sound of whispers at
the door, and then by a little timid