74 The Story of the Hiamilons.

 "I am afraid to tell you. Yes, I will;
because I think you can help me. First, I
was angry with mamma, for considering
Edith more than me; then, after some time, I
was angry with Edith for looking pale when
there was nothing the matter with her, and so
disappointing me of my treat ; and, last of all,
I was angry with myself for being such a
disagreeable creature. In fact, everybody and
everything made me cross."
 But how did you get over it ?"
 "I let myself think as much as I could,
and I grew worse and worse, till I finished
with a good cry, and hating myself more than
ever."
 "And after that, Gracie, what happened ? "
 "Then--" Grace's voice grew solemn,
and her words came slowly: "I thought
about God, and I prayed to him to help me.
After a long, long time I got better, and I
made myself go down to see Mrs. Tanner,
as a kind of punishment. As it turned out,
though, the visit did me more good than any-
thing; I came home all right. But I shall be
just the same when anything goes wrong.
Gilbert, what can I do?" and she sighed
wearily.
 It is a very difficult question, dear Grace.