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Betweenthem, they actually made Aunt Myra laugh heartily more than once; andwomensuede bootRose did her so much good by letting in the sunshine, singing aboutthe silent house, cooking wholesome messes, and amusing the old ladywith funny little lectures on physiology, that she forgot to take herpills and gave up "Mum's Elixir," because sheredwing steel toe bootsslept so well, after the long walks and drives she was beguiled intotaking, that she needed no narcotic.
Sothe winter flew rapidly away, and it was May before Rose was fairlysettled again at home. They called her the "Monthly Rose,"because she had spent a month with each of the aunts, and left suchpleasant memories of bloom and fragrance behind her, thatchildrensbootall wanted the family flower back again.
Dr.Alec rejoiced greatly over his recovered treasure; but as the timedrew near when his year of experiment ended, he had many a secretfear that Rose might like to make her home for the next twelve monthwith Aunt Jessie, or even Aunt Clara, for Charlie's sake. He saidkidsrockport boots nothing, but waited with much anxiety for the day when the mattershould be decided; and while he waited he did his best to finish asfar as possible the task he had begun so well.
Rosewas very happy now, being out nearly all day enjoying the beautifulawakening of the world, for spring came bright and early, as ifanxious to do its part. The oldboysrain boothorse-chestnuts budded round her windows, green things sprung up likemagic in the garden under her hands, hardy flowers bloomed as fast asthey could, the birds sang blithely overhead, and every day a chorusof pleasant voices cried, "Good morning, cousin, isn't it jollyweather?"
Noone remembered the date of the eventful conversation whichairjordan shoesresulted in the Doctor's experiment (no one but himself at least); sowhen the aunts were invited to tea one Saturday they came quiteunsuspiciously, and were all sitting together having a social chat,when Brother Alec entered with two photographs in his hand.
"Doyou remember that?" he said, showing one to Aunt Clara, whohappened tochippewabootbe nearest.
"Yes,indeed; it is very like her when she came. Quite her sad, unchildlikeexpression, and thin little face, with the big dark eyes."
Thepicture was passed round, and all agreed that "it was very likeRose a year ago." This point being settled, the Doctorwinterboot sale showed the second picture, which was received with great approbation,and pronounced a "charming likeness."
Itcertainly was, and a striking contrast to the first one, for it was ablooming, smiling face, full of girlish spirit and health, with nosign of melancholy, though the soft eyes were thoughtful, and thelines about the lips betrayed a sensitivesorelwinter bootsnature.
Dr.Alec set both photographs on the chimneypiece, and, falling back astep or two, surveyed them with infinite satisfaction for severalminutes, then wheeled round, saying briefly, as he pointed to the twofaces
"Timeis up; how do youjordanshose thinkmy experiment has succeeded, ladies?"
"Blessme, so it is!" cried Aunt Plenty, dropping a stitch in hersurprise.
"Beautifully,dear," answered Aunt Peace, smiling entire approval.
"Shecertainly has improved, butmenhunting bootsappearances are deceitful, and she had no constitution to buildupon," croaked Aunt Myra.