Susette and her Troubles. 117

and here they are! Poor Susette,
I don’t wonder she was anxious to
know all about her poor father,
and the rest of them. They have
had a hard time of it since she left
them, but they are all so fond of
her, and so glad to get news of her.
Such a good girl as she is to them
all! Mind, children, you make
much of her, and don’t add to all
she has to worry about.’”

At this point we all looked at
Susette, and little Murray squeezed
her hand. Her black eyes were
overflowing, and her rosy lips were
pressed tightly together; yet she
was looking very happy and pleased.