and sat smiling , admiring , and explaining , quite untroubled by the din , which made Rose cover up her ears and Dr. Alec threaten instant flight if the riot was not quelled . That threat produced a lull , and while the uncle received thanks in one corner , the aunt had some little confidences made to her in the other . `` Well , dear , and how are things going with you now ? Better , I hope , than they were a week ago . '' `` Aunt Jessie , I think I 'm going to be very happy , now uncle has come . He does the queerest things , but he is so good to me I ca n't help loving him '' ; and , nestling closer to little Mum , Rose told all that had happened , ending with a rapturous account of the splendid box . `` I am very glad , dear . But , Rose , I must warn you of one thing ; do n't let uncle spoil you . '' `` But I like to be spoilt , auntie . '' `` I do n't doubt it ; but if you turn out badly when the year is over he will be blamed , and his experiment prove a failure . That would be a pity , would n't it ? when he wants to do so much for you , and can do it if his kind heart does not get in the way of his good judgment . '' `` I never thought of that , and I 'll try not to be spoilt . But how can I help it ? '' asked Rose anxiously . `` By not complaining of the wholesome things he wants you to do ; by giving him cheerful obedience as well as love ; and even making some small sacrifices for his sake . '' `` I will , I truly will ! and when I get in a worry about things may I come to you ? Uncle told me to , and I feel as if I should n't be afraid . '' `` You may , darling ; this is the place where little troubles are best cured , and this is what mothers are for , I fancy '' ; and Aunt Jessie drew the curly head to her shoulder with a tender look that proved how well she knew what medicine the child most needed .
It was so sweet and comfortable that XXXXX sat still enjoying it till a little voice said , `` Mamma , do n't you think Pokey would like some of my shells ?
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