said Archie , shaking hands with vigour . But Charlie added , with a look that made Rose very proud and happy , `` And my little sister . '' Chapter 24 -- Which ? `` Uncle , I have discovered what girls are made for , '' said Rose , the day after the reconciliation of Archie and the Prince . `` Well , my dear , what is it ? '' asked Dr. Alec , who was `` planking the deck , '' as he called his daily promenade up and down the hall . `` To take care of boys , '' answered Rose , quite beaming with satisfaction as she spoke . `` Phebe laughed when I told her , and said she thought girls had better learn to take care of themselves first . But that 's because she has n't got seven boy-cousins as I have . '' `` She is right , nevertheless , Rosy , and so are you , for the two things go together , and in helping seven lads you are unconsciously doing much to improve one lass , '' said Dr. Alec , stopping to nod and smile at the bright-faced figure resting on the old bamboo chair , after a lively game of battledore and shuttlecock , in place of a run which a storm prevented . `` Am I ? I 'm glad of that ; but really , uncle , I do feel as if I must take care of the boys , for they come to me in all sorts of troubles , and ask advice , and I like it so much . Only I do n't always know what to do , and I 'm going to consult you privately and then surprise them with my wisdom . '' `` All right , my dear ; what 's the first worry ? I see you have something on your little mind , so come and tell uncle . '' Rose put her arm in his , and , pacing to and fro , told him all about Charlie , asking what she could do to keep him straight , and be a real sister to him . `` Could you make up your mind to go and stay with Aunt Clara a month ? '' asked the Doctor , when she ended . `` Yes , sir ; but I should n't like it . Do you really want me to go ? ''
`` The best cure for Charlie is a XXXXX dose of Rose water , or Rose and water , or Rose and water ; will you go and see that he takes it ? ''
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