Calico Illustrated Calssics: David Copperfield

Calico Illustrated Calssics: David Copperfield — page 5
Nonsense Miss Trotwood snapped so firmly that the doctor made no other attempt at conversation He went up and down the stairs several times to check on my mother Each time he came into the parlor my aunt glared at him until he slunk upstairs again Finally the doctor came down and said I am happy to congratulate you How is she my aunt asked As comfortable as she can be after such a task he said You may see her presently It might do her some good My aunt waved this speech away and leaned closer to the doctor And she How is she The doctor stared at her blankly The baby Miss Trotwood finally prompted The doctor said with a smile He is a healthy boy My aunt said nothing She merely turned around and walked out She never came back 8