DAISY 15

putting her on her tiny feet. She ran out of
the room after him, pulling the napkin from her
neck as she went. When | reached the hall,
Robertson was taking down his hat from the rack,
Baisy in close attendance. She was Just prefac-
ing a remark with, «Woland, love,” when Mrs.
[rummond came out of the dining room. “Daisy,”
she said, peevishly, “you must say Mr. Robertson.”
oe ow berry cross you are dis mornin’,”’ said
the child, throwing a glance at her over her
shoulder; then turning to Robertson, she went on
to ask him whether he would soon .come back’ to
see her. a ee

“No,” he replied, his hand on. the door, |
lunch in town; you won't see me till evening.
The child’s face fell, and she turned silently away.

| went out quickly, and overtook ‘him before ‘he