She knew all about it , however , for Jill had been carried into the house reviling herself for the mishap , and even in the midst of her own anxiety for her boy , Mrs. Minot understood the state of the case without more words . So she now set his mind at rest by saying , quietly . `` Foolish fun , as you see , dear . Another time , stand firm and help Jill to control her headstrong will . When you learn to yield less and she more , there will be no scrapes like this to try us all . '' `` I 'll remember , mother . I hate not to be obliging , but I guess it would have saved us lots of trouble if I 'd said No in the beginning . I tried to , but she would go . Poor Jill ! I 'll take better care of her next time . Is she very ill , Mamma ? '' `` I can tell you better to-morrow . She does not suffer much , and we hope there is no great harm done . '' `` I wish she had a nice place like this to be sick in . It must be very poky in those little rooms , '' said Jack , as his eye roved round the large chamber where he lay so cosey , warm , and pleasant , with the gay chintz curtains draping doors and windows , the rosy carpet , comfortable chairs , and a fire glowing in the grate . `` I shall see that she suffers for nothing , so do n't trouble your kind heart about her to-night , but try to sleep ; that 's what you need , '' answered his mother , wetting the bandage on his forehead , and putting a cool hand on the flushed cheeks . Jack obediently closed his eyes and listened while the boys sang `` The Sweet By and By , '' softening their rough young voices for his sake till the music was as soft as a lullaby . He lay so still his mother thought he was off , but presently a tear slipped out and rolled down the red cheek , wetting her hand as it passed . `` My blessed boy , what is it ? '' she whispered , with a touch and a tone that only mothers have .
The blue eyes opened wide , and Jack 's own sunshiny smile broke through the tears that filled them as he XXXXX with a sniff , -- `` Everybody is so good to me I ca n't help making a noodle of myself .
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