You weren't very well last year, and yet you went
to 'Las Lilas' and found it so beneficial to your health."
"Yes, I know, father," answered poor Catalina, "but I know also that I've
always been a source of great trouble for you, and Teresa would never have
a minute's peace because of me. I shall go a little later, father, when I'm
stronger, if grandmother will have me. She knows very well how I long to go
to 'Las Lilas' but I fear that the trip would only bring on an especial
spell of weariness and that would spoil the fun of everybody. Maria, who
works in the garden here, can look after me for a day or two. She is very
kind and thoughtful, and I know she'll care for me very well."
We all stared at Catalina! It was the first time in all her history that I
had ever seen her forget herself. It was a great struggle, for she had
become so accustomed to think only of her own comfort. Tears welled up in
her eyes as she smilingly awaited father's decision. "But this is going to
be a great disappointment to you," he said, passing his hand over the
feverish forehead of the invalid.
"No, father; it will give me great pleasure this time," came Catalina's
brave answer.
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