All she
could say was, "'Orny 'ting me on my fum! 'Orny 'ting me on my fum!"
For this one little bite of a bee seemed greater to Flyaway Clifford
than all the dangers she had passed. If grandma would only kiss her
"fum," it was no matter about going to heaven, or even being
undressed.
But after she had had a bowl of bread and milk, and been nicely
bathed, she forgot her sufferings, and laughed in her sleep. She was
dreaming how Charlie came to the door of heaven and helped her up the
steps.
CHAPTER V.
EAST AGAIN.
A whole year passed. Dotty Dimple became a school-girl, with a "bosom
friend" and a pearl ring. Prudy, who called herself "the middle-aged
sister," grew tall and slender. Katie was four years old, and just a
little heavier, so she no longer needed a cent in her pocket to keep
her from blowing away.
The Parlins had been at Willowbrook a week before the Cliffords
arrived. There was a great sensation over Katie. She was delighted to
hear that she had grown more than any of the others.
"I'm gettin' old all over!" said she, gayly.
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