His ship lay in Boston harbor, and it was promptly decided that they would
all leave to-day for that city, only a few hours' distant.
As the cottages had been rented furnished, and all had for days past held
themselves in readiness for sudden departure, this would afford ample time
for the necessary packing and other arrangements.
All was presently bustle and activity in both houses. Zoe and Edward, with
no painful parting in prospect, made themselves very merry over their
packing. They were much like two children, and except when overcome by the
recollection of her recent bereavement, Zoe was as playful and frolicsome
as a kitten.
"Can I help, Mamma Vi?" asked Lulu, following Violet into her
dressing-room.
Vi considered a moment. "You are a dear child to want to help," she said,
smiling kindly upon the little girl. "I don't think you can pack your
trunk, but you can be of use here by handing me things out of the bureau
drawers and wardrobe. There are so many trunks to pack that I cannot think
of leaving Agnes to do it all."
"My dear," said the captain, coming in at that moment, "you are not to do
anything but sit in that easy-chair and give directions.
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