She stayed an hour , making sunshine in a shady place , and then ran home , wondering if Aunt Pen would find that out . She found her sitting with her hands before her , and such a sad look in her face that Patty ran to her , saying anxiously -- ` What 's the matter , aunty ? Are you sick ? ' ` No dear ; but I have sorrowful news for you . Come , sit in my lap and let me tell you as gently as I can . ' ` Mamma is dead ! ' Cried Patty with a look of terror in her rosy face . ` No , thank God ! but the dear , new baby only stayed a week , and we shall never see her in this world . ' With a cry of sorrow Patty threw herself into the arms outstretched to her , and on Aunt Pen 's loving bosom sobbed away the first bitterness of her grief and disappointment . ` Oh , I wanted a little sister so much , and I was going to be so fond of her , and was so glad she came , and now I ca n't see or have her even for a day ! I 'm so disappointed I do n't think I can bear it , ' sobbed Patty . ` Think of poor mamma , and bear it bravely for her sake , ' whispered Aunt Pen , wiping away her own and Patty 's tears . ` Oh , dear me ! there 's the pretty quilt I was going to make for baby , and now it is n't any use , and I ca n't bear to finish it ; ' and Patty broke out afresh at the thought of so much love 's labour lost . ` Mamma will love to see it , so I would n't give it up . Work is the best cure for sorrow ; and I think you never will be sorry you tried it . Let us put a bright bit of submission with this dark trouble , and work both into your little life as patiently as we can , deary . ' Patty put up her trembling lips , and kissed Aunt Pen , grateful for the tender sympathy and the helpful words . ` I 'll try , ' was all she said ; and then they sat talking quietly together about the dear , dead baby , who only stayed long enough to make a place in every one 's heart , and leave them aching when she went .
XXXXX did try to bear her first trouble bravely , and got on very well after the first day or two , except when the sewing-hour came .
Patty Pen aunty day deary first hour labour quilt week