"Hans, that is wicked," said Mab. "Suppose we had lost you?"
"I _cannot_ help being rather sorry," said Kate. "And her mother?--where is she?"
"Her mother is dead."
"I hope the brother is not a bad man," said Amy.
"Nor a fellow all smiles and jewelry--a Crystal Palace Assyrian with a hat on," said Hans, in the worst humor.
"Were there ever such unfeeling children?" said Mrs. Meyrick, a little strengthened by the need for opposition. "You don't think the least bit of Mirah's joy in the matter."

"Hans, that is wicked," said Mab. "Suppose we had lost you?"
"I cannot help being rather sorry," said Kate. "And her mother?- where is she?"
"Her mother is dead."
"I hope the brother is not a bad man," said Amy.
"Nor a fellow all smiles and jewellery," said Hans, in the worst humour.
"Were there ever such unfeeling children?" said Mrs. Meyrick. "You don't think about Mirah's joy in the matter."
