"Beside, your uncle being your guardian, his consent would have to be
gained, and I have no mind to stoop to ask it."
"Mamma, I am satisfied to stay," said Evelyn; "I should be very loath to
add to your cares, or lessen in any way your enjoyment."
It was with no slight feeling of relief that Lester and Elsie heard of
this new determination on the part of their sister-in-law; for her
behavior toward them thus far had been such as to make her presence in
their home anything but desirable.
With an aching heart Evelyn watched and aided in the preparations for her
mother's departure, which would take place some weeks earlier than her
own and that of her uncle and aunt.
But naturally quiet and undemonstrative, she usually kept her feelings
locked up within her own breast, and in consequence was sometimes accused
by her mother of being cold-hearted and indifferent.
Yet, as the day of separation drew near, Laura grew more affectionate
toward her child than she had ever been before.
That was joy to Evelyn, but made the parting more bitter when it came.
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