Then , shouldering the gun , this noble being strode to and fro with a dignity which thrilled the younger spectators . The sentinel awakes , sees what has happened , and gives himself up for lost . But the Emperor restores his weapon , and , with that smile which won all hearts , says , pointing to a high rock whereon a crow happens to be sitting , `` Be brave , be vigilant , and remember that from yonder Pyramid generations are beholding you , '' and with these memorable words he vanishes , leaving the grateful soldier bolt upright , with his hand at his temple and deathless devotion stamped upon his youthful countenance . The applause which followed this superb piece had hardly subsided , when a sudden splash and a shrill cry caused a general rush toward the waterfall that went gambolling down the rocks , singing sweetly as it ran . Pokey had tried to gambol also , and had tumbled into a shallow pool , whither Jamie had gallantly followed , in a vain attempt to fish her out , and both were paddling about half frightened , half pleased with the unexpected bath . This mishap made it necessary to get the dripping infants home as soon as possible ; so the wagons were loaded up , and away they went , as merry as if the mountain air had really been `` Oxygenated Sweets not Bitters , '' as Dr. Alec suggested when Mac said he felt as jolly as if he had been drinking champagne instead of the current wine that came with a great frosted cake wreathed with sugar roses in Aunt Plenty 's hamper of goodies . Rose took part in all the fun , and never betrayed by look or word the twinges of pain she suffered in her ankle . She excused herself from the games in the evening , however , and sat talking to Uncle Alec in a lively way , that both amazed and delighted him ; for she confided to him that she played horse with the children , drilled with the light infantry , climbed trees , and did other dreadful things that would have caused the aunts to cry aloud if they knew of them . `` I do n't care a pin what they say if you do n't mind , uncle , '' she answered , when he pictured the dismay of the good ladies . `` Ah , it 's all very well to defy them , but you are getting so rampant , I 'm afraid you will defy me next , and then where are we ? '' `` No , I wo n't ! I should n't dare ; because you are my guardian , and can put me in a strait-jacket if you like ; '' and Rose laughed in his face , even while she nestled closer with a confiding gesture pleasant to see . `` Upon my word , Rosy , I begin to feel like the man who bought an elephant , and then did n't know what to do with him . I thought I had got a pet and plaything for years to come ; but here you are growing up like a bean-stalk , and I shall find I 've got a strong-minded little woman on my hands before I can turn round . There 's predicament for a man and an uncle ! '' Dr. Alec 's comic distress was mercifully relieved for the time being by a dance of goblins on the lawn , where the children , with pumpkin lanterns on their heads , frisked about like will-o ' - the-wisps , as a parting surprise . When Rose went to bed , she found that Uncle Alec had not forgotten her ; for on the table stood a delicate little easel , holding two miniatures set in velvet . She knew them both , and stood looking at them till her eyes brimmed over with tears that were both sweet and sad ; for they were the faces of her father and mother , beautifully copied from portraits fast fading away . Presently , she knelt down , and , putting her arms round the little shrine , kissed one after the other , saying with an earnest voice , `` I 'll truly try to make them glad to see me by and by . '' And that was Rose 's little prayer on the night of her fourteenth birthday .
Two days later the Campbells went home , a larger party than when they came ; for Dr. XXXXX was escort and Kitty Comet was borne in state in a basket , with a bottle of milk , some tiny sandwiches , and a doll 's dish to drink out of , as well as a bit of carpet to lie on in her palace car , out of which she kept popping her head in the most fascinating manner .
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