He watched, and wondered at its
very grave, soft expression. There was very little affection
in the Captain's mind at that moment towards Mrs. Randolph.
The carriage was ready, and the lady turned round to give a
parting look at the child. A cold look it was, but Daisy's
soft eye never changed.
"Mamma," said she, whisperingly, "won't you kiss me?"
Mrs. Randolph stooped instantly, and gave the kiss; it could
not be refused, and was fully given; but then she immediately
took Doctor Sandford's arm, and went out of the house. The
Captain reverently bent over Daisy's little hand, and followed
her.
The drive was a very silent one, till Dr. Sandford was left at
his own door. So soon as the carriage turned again, Mrs.
Randolph broke out.
"How long did he say, Mr. Randolph, the child must be left at
that woman's cottage?"
"He said she must not be moved for weeks."
"She might as well stay forever," said Mrs. Randolph, — "for
the effect it will have. It will take a year to get Daisy back
to where she was! I wish fanatics would confine their efforts
to children that have no one else to care for them."
"What sort of fanaticism has been at work here, Mrs.
Randolph?" the Captain enquired.
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