For Daisy's health, she should be checked in nothing;
let her go where she will and do what she will; the more
business on hand the better, that carries her out of doors and
out of herself. With a strong body and secure health, you will
find it far easier to manage fanaticism."
"I am sure Dr. Sandford is right, Felicia," said Mr. Randolph.
"I know Daisy —" said the lady.
"I think I know fanaticism," said the doctor; "and if I do,
the best thing you can do with it is to give it plenty of sun
and air."
"Is it quite safe for Daisy to go to this cottage you speak
of?" Mr. Randolph asked.
"Quite safe."
"I cannot think of letting Daisy go there, Mr. Randolph!" said
his wife.
"What danger do you apprehend, Felicia?"
It was not quite so easy to say. The lady handled her tetting-
pins, which were in her fingers, for a moment or two in
silence; then let them fall, and raised her handsome head.
"Daisy must be withdrawn entirely from the associations which
have taken possession of her — if it is possible. The very
best thing for her in my opinion would be to send her to a
boarding-school. — Unless you wish your daughter to grow up a
confirmed _religieuse_, Mr. Randolph.
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