the bag hanging on the door was certainly her own piece-bag , with a hole in one corner . She gave a quick look round the room and understood now why it had seemed too dainty for a man , why her Testament and Prayer Book were on the table by the bed , and what those rose-buds meant on the blue cushion . It came upon her in one delicious burst that this little paradise was all for her , and , not knowing how else to express her gratitude , she caught Dr. Alec round the neck , saying impetuously , `` O uncle , you are too good to me ! I 'll do anything you ask me ; ride wild horses and take freezing baths and eat bad-tasting messes , and let my clothes hang on me , to show how much I thank you for this dear , sweet , lovely room ! '' `` You like it , then ? But why do you think it is yours , my lass ? '' asked Dr. Alec , as he sat down looking well pleased , and drew his excited little niece to his knee . `` I do n't think , I know it is for me ; I see it in your face , and I feel as if I did n't half deserve it . Aunt Jessie said you would spoil me , and I must not let you . I 'm afraid this looks like it , and perhaps oh me ! perhaps I ought not to have this beautiful room after all ! '' and Rose tried to look as if she could be heroic enough to give it up if it was best . `` I owe Mrs. Jessie one for that , '' said Dr. Alec , trying to frown , though in his secret soul he felt that she was quite right . Then he smiled that cordial smile , which was like sunshine on his brown face , as he said , `` This is part of the cure , Rose , and I put you here that you might take my three great remedies in the best and easiest way . Plenty of sun , fresh air , and cold water ; also cheerful surroundings , and some work ; for Phebe is to show you how to take care of this room , and be your little maid as well as friend and teacher . Does that sound hard and disagreeable to you , dear ? '' `` No , sir ; very , very pleasant , and I 'll do my best to be a good patient . But I really do n't think anyone could be sick in this delightful room , '' she said , with a long sigh of happiness as her eye went from one pleasant object to another . `` Then you like my sort of medicine better than Aunt Myra 's , and do n't want to throw it out of the window , hey ? '' Chapter 7 -- A Trip to China `` Come , little girl , I 've got another dose for you .
I fancy you wo n't take it as well as you did the last , but you will like it better after a while , '' XXXXX Dr. Alec , about a week after the grand surprise .
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