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"Iam willing to allow that, as far as mere health goes, thebootcut jeans for boysexperiment is a success," graciously observed Aunt Jane, unableto forget Rose's kindness to her Mac.
"Soam I; and I'll go farther, for I really do believe Alec has donewonders for the child; she will be a beauty in two or three years,"added Aunt Clara, feeling that she could say nothing better thanshoeboot that.
"Ialways knew he would succeed, and I'm so glad you all allow it, forhe deserves more credit than you know, and more praise than he willever get," cried Aunt Jessie, clapping her hands with anenthusiasm that caused Jamie's little redbabyboy bootstocking to wave like a triumphal banner in the air.
Dr.Alec made them a splendid bow, looking much gratified, and then saidsoberly "Thank you; now the question is, shall I go on? for thisis only the beginning. None of you know the hindrances I've had, themistakes I've made, the study I've givenmensbootthe case, and the anxiety I've often felt. Sister Myra is right isone thing Rose is a delicate creature, quick to flourish in thesunshine, and as quick to droop without it. She has no specialweakness, but inherits her mother's sensitive nature. and needs thewisest, tenderest care, to keep a very ardent little soul fromwearing out a finely organised littlegreyshoes bootsbody. I think I have found the right treatment, and; with you tohelp me, I believe we may build up a lovely and a noble woman, whowill be a pride and comfort to us all."
ThereDr. Alec stopped to get his breath, for he had spoken very earnestly,and his voice got a little husky over the last words. A gentle murmurfromwomenswinter boot theaunts seemed to encourage him, and he went on with an engaging smile,for the good man was slyly trying to win all the ladies to vote forhim when the time came.
"Now,I don't wish to be selfish or arbitrary, because I am her guardian,and I shall leave Rose free to choose for herself. We all want her,and if she likes to make hercomfortableboothome with any of you rather than with me, she shall do so. In fact,I encouraged her visits last winter, that she might see what we canall offer her, and judge where she will be happiest. Is not that thefairest way? Will you agree to abide by her choice, as I do?"
"Yes,we will," said all the aunts, in quite a flutter of excitementatnew balanceboots the prospect of having Rose for a whole year.
"Good!she will be here directly, and then we will settle the question foranother year. A most important year, mind you, for she has got a goodstart, and will blossom rapidly now if all goes well withwomenshoes and bootsher. So I beg of you don't undo my work, but deal very wisely andgently with my little girl, for if any harm come to her, I think itwould break my heart."
Asheboy cowboyboot spoke, Dr. Alec turned his back abruptly and affected to be examiningthe pictures again; but the aunts understood how dear the child wasto the solitary man who had loved her mother years ago, and who nowfound his happiness in cherishing the little Rose who was so likeher. The good ladies nodded and sighed, and telegraphed to onekidswaterproof bootsanother that none of them would complain if not chosen, or ever tryto rob Brother Alec of his "Heart's Delight," as the boyscalled Rose.