Sherwood's
invitation, and spend the Winter at Avondale, enjoying the early Winter
months at Sherwood Hall, and the latter part of the season as the guest
of Uncle John Atherton and his little niece, Rose.
She had enjoyed the planning of her modest little wardrobe, she had
talked of the delight of having Rose and Princess Polly for her
playmates all Winter.
She had promised to be a faithful little pupil at school, and she had
dreamed all night, and talked all day of the delightful Winter that
she was to enjoy.
Now, seated in the car, ready to take her first journey from home, she
looked about her with frightened eyes. Captain Seaford stood beside
her. He had bought a box of candy, and a book, trusting that they might
help to cheer her.
He looked down at the little daughter who was so dear to him.
"I'd make the trip with ye, Sprite, but yer ma, I'm thinking, will
need me, 'bout the time she knows yer train has started," he said.
"Oh, she will. You _must_ go back to her," cried Sprite.
The conductor entered and stated that all who were intending to leave
the car must leave at once, or remain on board.
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