The gates ajar. By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.

The Gates Ajar. 229 "Mamma, mamma! see what I've got for you, mamma!" Auntie tried to step from the carriage, and called me: " Mary, can you help me a little? I am tired." I went to her, and she leaned heavily on my arm, and we came up the path. "Such a pretty little chain, all for you, mamma," began Faith, and stopped, struck by her mother's look. " It has been a long ride, and I am in pain. I believe I will lie right down on the parlor sofa. Mary, would you be kind enough to give Faith her supper and put her to bed?" Faith's lip grieved. "Cousin Mary is n't you, mamma. I want to be kissed. You have n't kissed me." Her mother hesitated for a moment; then kissed her once, twice; put both arms about her neck; and turned her face to the wall without a word. "Mamma is tired, dear," I said; "come away." She was lying quite still when I had done what was to be done for the child, and had come back. The room was nearly dark. I sat down on my cricket by her sofa.

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The gates ajar. By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
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Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911.
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