"No, my dear, Sally must go home to her sick mother now, and Dinah shall
go to them after dinner."
"But mamma, I want to begin my part. You know you said I could hem nicely,
and might do some on the ruffles or something."
"Yes, daughter, and so you shall, but must rest awhile first."
Violet had often to be held back in starting upon some new enterprise, and
afterward encouraged or compelled to persevere, while Elsie was more
deliberate at first, more steadfast in carrying out what she had once
undertaken. Each had what the other lacked, both were very winsome and
lovable, and they were extremely fond of one another; scarcely less so of
their brothers and the darling baby sister.
"When may I begin, mamma?" asked Vi, somewhat impatiently.
"After breakfast to-morrow morning you may spend an hour at your needle."
"Only an hour, mamma? It would take all summer at that rate."
"Ah, what a doleful countenance, daughter mine!" Elsie said laughingly, as
she bent down and kissed the rosy cheek. "You must remember that my two
little girls are not to carry the heavy end of this, and the sewing will
be done in good season without overworking them.
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