"
No one followed their example; all either really suspected, or else
were full of curiosity, and delighted to gratify it.
Half a dozen slips of card, with poor little coloured drawings on
them, and as many lengths of penny ribbon!
"Is that all?" said Annie, much disappointed.
"So that's what Bet made such a fuss about," said John; and David's
face fell, as if he had really expected to see the lost pence.
The next thing, after the search had been made through all the
children's bed-rooms, was to go to the nursery: and thither Miss
Fosbrook allowed only Susan and Sam to follow her. Nurse Freeman was
very stiff and stately, but she had no objection to searching; and
the boy and girl began the hunt, while Miss Fosbrook meantime
cautiously asked whether Nurse were sure of Rhoda, and if she were
trustworthy.
This made Mrs. Freeman very angry; and though her words were
respectful, she showed that she was much offended at the strange lady
presuming to suspect anyone, especially one under her charge.
Miss Fosbrook wanted to have asked Rhoda whether the doors were open
or shut when she carried Henry his dinner, but Nurse would not
consent to call her.
Pages:
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209