`` But are n't you hurt , child ! That was a rough tumble , and I 'm afraid you must be damaged somewhere , '' answered the Doctor , full of fond anxiety , as he surveyed his girl with pride . `` My feelings are hurt , but my bones are all safe . It 's too bad ! I was going to do it so nicely , and those stupid hens spoilt it all , '' said Rose , quite crestfallen , as well as much shaken . `` I could n't believe my eyes when I asked ` Where is Rose ? ' and Mac pointed to the little Amazon pelting down the hill at such a rate . You could n't have done anything that would please me more , and I 'm delighted to see how well you ride . Now , will you mount again , or shall we turn Mac out and take you in ? '' asked Dr. Alec , as Aunt Jessie proposed a start , for the others were beckoning them to follow . `` Pride goeth before a fall better not try to show off again , ma'am , '' said Mac , who would have been more than mortal if he had refrained from teasing when so good a chance offered . `` Pride does go before a fall , but I wonder if a sprained ankle always comes after it ? '' thought Rose , bravely concealing her pain , as she answered , with great dignity , `` I prefer to ride . Come on , and see who will catch up first . '' She was up and away as she spoke , doing her best to efface the memory of her downfall by sitting very erect , elbows down , head well up , and taking the motion of the pony as Barkis cantered along as easily as a rocking-chair . `` You ought to see her go over a fence and race when we ride together . She can scud , too , like a deer when we play ` Follow the leader , ' and skip stones and bat balls almost as well as I can , '' said Mac , in reply to his uncle 's praise of his pupil . `` I 'm afraid you will think her a sad tomboy , Alec ; but really she seems so well and happy , I have not the heart to check her . She has broken out in the most unexpected way , and frisks like a colt ; for she says she feels so full of spirits she must run and shout whether it is proper or not , '' added Mrs. Jessie , who had been a pretty hoyden years ago herself . `` Good good !
that 's the best news you could tell me , '' and Dr. XXXXX rubbed his hands heartily .
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