‘Kit!’ she cried in distress. ‘I didn’t know you were ill!’
Kit crouched closer to the fire and growled. Asthma always had a bad effect upon his temper, and to-day he had a grievance as well.
‘Of course you didn’t know,’ he muttered. ‘You never know anything now. Can’t think what’s come over you lately.’
Barbara reddened, and the tears welled up in her eyes. No one could hurt her so easily as Christopher. ‘I’m awfully sorry, Kit. I suppose I’ve been thinking about school,’ she said; and she dropped the poker with a bang that made him wince.
‘Lucky for you to be able to go to school,’ answered Kit, crossly. ‘Look at me! Just because of that journey on Wednesday I’ve got to coddle like an old woman.’
Barbara stood gazing at him helplessly. Her heart was full of pity, but no one had ever taught her how to show it. ‘Poor old boy!’ she said awkwardly. ‘Would you like me to tell you a story?’
48‘Not I! How can you think of a story when you’re full of that stupid school?’ was the surly answer.
‘But I’m not thinking about school now, Kit,’ persisted the Babe, becoming tearful.
‘Oh, never mind. Don’t cry, whatever you do; I’ve got such a
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