Rose was very happy now , being out nearly all day enjoying the beautiful awakening of the world , for spring came bright and early , as if anxious to do its part . The old horse-chestnuts budded round her windows , green things sprung up like magic in the garden under her hands , hardy flowers bloomed as fast as they could , the birds sang blithely overhead , and every day a chorus of pleasant voices cried , `` Good morning , cousin , is n't it jolly weather ? '' No one remembered the date of the eventful conversation which resulted in the Doctor 's experiment -LRB- no one but himself at least -RRB- ; so when the aunts were invited to tea one Saturday they came quite unsuspiciously , and were all sitting together having a social chat , when Brother Alec entered with two photographs in his hand . `` Do you remember that ? '' he said , showing one to Aunt Clara , who happened to be nearest . `` Yes , indeed ; it is very like her when she came . Quite her sad , unchildlike expression , and thin little face , with the big dark eyes . '' The picture was passed round , and all agreed that `` it was very like Rose a year ago . '' This point being settled , the Doctor showed the second picture , which was received with great approbation , and pronounced a `` charming likeness . '' It certainly was , and a striking contrast to the first one , for it was a blooming , smiling face , full of girlish spirit and health , with no sign of melancholy , though the soft eyes were thoughtful , and the lines about the lips betrayed a sensitive nature . Dr. Alec set both photographs on the chimneypiece , and , falling back a step or two , surveyed them with infinite satisfaction for several minutes , then wheeled round , saying briefly , as he pointed to the two faces , `` Time is up ; how do you think my experiment has succeeded , ladies ? '' `` Bless me , so it is ! '' cried Aunt Plenty , dropping a stitch in her surprise . `` Beautifully , dear , '' answered Aunt Peace , smiling entire approval . `` She certainly has improved , but appearances are deceitful , and she had no constitution to build upon , '' croaked Aunt Myra . `` I am willing to allow that , as far as mere health goes , the experiment is a success , '' graciously observed Aunt Jane , unable to forget Rose 's kindness to her Mac . `` So am I ; and I 'll go farther , for I really do believe Alec has done wonders for the child ; she will be a beauty in two or three years , '' added Aunt Clara , feeling that she could say nothing better than that . `` I always knew he would succeed , and I 'm so glad you all allow it , for he deserves more credit than you know , and more praise than he will ever get , '' cried Aunt Jessie , clapping her hands with an enthusiasm that caused Jamie 's little red stocking to wave like a triumphal banner in the air . Dr. Alec made them a splendid bow , looking much gratified , and then said soberly , `` Thank you ; now the question is , shall I go on ? for this is only the beginning .
None of you XXXXX the hindrances I 've had , the mistakes I 've made , the study I 've given the case , and the anxiety I 've often felt .
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