“But we can’t sleep Miss…and the rav…” Again James was jabbed in the ribs so he would not say any more. It was more of secret now since they had heard it speak. It was a new friend, and it made them less scared at night.<br/><br/>Alice smiled, she was far less excitable than her brother, and in general was a good and respectful child. However she had been nervous lately and also it seemed her mother falling ill again had been having an affect on her. “Please may we at least peek in at the people at the party…and might we see mama tomorrow.” There was a pause and the girl swallowed she knew she should not speak ill of others or tell tales. “Her …her nurse will not allow us in, and …well I am sure we could make her feel better. I have some needle point that I know mama would love.”<br/>