20 EFFECTS OF THE AFFAIR AT THE SAW-MILL. 
the West; and there was another family of 
grandchildren, who lived in Boston and 
were only occasional visitors at the Mea¬ 
dows. Daisy Whipple was a little, delicate, 
six-years-old girl, the youngest grandchild, 
and the pet and plaything of all. The 
Whipples were orphans, and had lived with 
their grandfather several years. All these 
children had a governess, who taught them 
several hours a day; hut this lady was at 
present visiting her relations, and her pupils 
were enjoying a vacation. 
Miss Winston found after tea that 
Richard had some fever and must be con¬ 
tented to remain in bed for the evening; 
and Dick was contented to obey, for he felt 
pretty stiff after his exertions, and his face 
and head ached from the effects of the blow. 
He got up to breakfast the next morning, 
but found he had very little appetite; and 
he lay upon the sofa all day, unable to read, 
and feeling very unwell indeed. The little 
kitten, now apparently quite recovered, 
seemed to feel a great deal of sympathy for 
him, and really appeared as if she were try¬ 
ing to comfort and entertain her preserver. 
“ She acts as if she knew that it was Dick 
