62 A YEAR WITH NELLIE.

better. Nellie, I have some good news for you.
There is a change at last, and we hope Harry
will get better.”

CHAPTER IX.

SUNSHINE AGAIN.

WELVE months after this Nellie and her
mother were sitting together one after-
noon sewing. Though fourteen now, the girl
still appeared younger than her age, as far as
size went, but there was a thoughtful look that
was not at all childlike in her eyes.

“Tt is just a year since Harry’s accident,
mother,” said Nellie, dropping her work on her
knee; “nearly a year since I told you how it
was all through me. Are you beginning to
trust me again?”

“T have always trusted you, child. I think
you were punished enough. There was no
need for me to visit your fault on you.”

“And do you think father will ever-—forget
—” the tears came into Nellie’s eyes, and she
broke off.