She was full of plans for the comfort and profit of her people, but all to
be subject to his approval "Papa dear," she said as soon as their morning
greetings had been exchanged, "I think of sending for a physician to
examine Suse and tell us whether there is reason for her complaints. She
must not be forced to work if she is really ill."
"I think it would be well," he replied. "There is an excellent physician
living about three miles from here."
Elsie was prompt in action by both nature and training, and instantly
summoning a servant, despatched him at once on the proposed errand.
"And now what next?" smilingly inquired her father.
"Well, papa, after breakfast and prayers--how some of the old servants
seemed to enjoy them last night--I think of going down to the quarter to
see what may be needed there. Unless you have some other plan for me," she
added quickly.
"Suppose we first mount our horses and ride over the estate, to learn for
ourselves whether Mr. Spriggs has been as faithful as he would have us
believe."
"Ah yes, papa; yours is always the better plan."
Their ride in the clear, sweet morning air was most delightful, and both
felt gratified with the fine appearance of the crops and the discovery
that Spriggs' boast was no idle one; everything being in the nicest order.
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