The things we do!

) One thing I am sure of is,
that she is not happy; and oh, Pen! that she does not care much for her
little girl.
Pendennis. How do you know that, my dear?
Mrs. P. We went upstairs to see the child after dinner. It was at my
wish. The mother did not offer to go. The child was awake and crying.
Lady Clara did not offer to take it. Ethel--Miss Newcome took it, rather
to my surprise, for she seems very haughty; and the nurse, who I suppose
was at supper, came running up at the noise, and then the poor little
thing was quiet.
Pendennis. I remember we heard the music as the dining-room door was
open; and Newcome said, "That is what you will have to expect,
Pendennis."
Mrs. P. Hush, sir! If my baby cries, I think you must expect me to run
out of the room. I liked Miss Newcome after seeing her with the poor
little thing. She looked so handsome as she walked with it! I longed to
have it myself.
Pendennis. Tout vient a fin, a qui sait----
Mrs. P. Don't be silly.


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