I don't remember ever finding a fairy tale very good to me."
"Did you ever read any, papa?"
"I don't know! Were you not tired with your long drive?"
"O no, papa!"
"Would you like to go again?"
"Yes papa, very much."
"You may go as often as you like--only always let Sam be along."
"Did you find out what Mrs. Parsons wants?" said Mrs. Randolph.
"No, mamma--she did not look as if she wanted anything, except to see
me. And yet she is very poor, mamma."
At this speech Mr. Randolph burst into a round laugh, and even Mrs.
Randolph seemed amused.
"Did she _look_ as if she wanted to see you, Daisy?"
"Papa, I think she did," said Daisy colouring; "she said so at any rate;
but I could not find out what else she would like."
"Daisy, I think she shewed very good taste," said Mr. Randolph, drawing
his little daughter into his arms; "but it would be safe to take
something else with you when you go."
"Your birthday is next week, Daisy," said her mother; "and your aunt
Gary and your cousins will be here. What would you like to have, to
celebrate the day?"
"I don't know, mamma," said Daisy, returning her father's kisses.
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