Desart

Captain Desart got another appointment much farther south, where the climate was milder and better and the winters not to be dreaded for a delicate person.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

There was still of course reason for anxiety, but there was hope, "good hope," wrote Captain Desart, and what does not that mean?

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

In this closet Captain Desart hung up his coats and dressing-gowns, and doubtless Carrots had crept into it when the room began to get dark, feeling as if in the hanging garments there was some comfort and protection; and there he lay, looking so fair and innocent, prettier than when he was awake, for his cheeks had more colour, and his long eye-lashes, reddy-brown like his hair, showed clearly on his fair skin.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

Captain Desart was to travel with them for the first hour, to take them to the "junction" where they were to change and get into a train which would take them straight to Whitefriars, near which was auntie's house.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

Captain Desart sat down and looked at Mott for sympathy.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

"Carrots," said Captain Desart, sharply, "go to the nursery till you learn to behave properly."

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

Now Captain Desart, Carrots 'father, was, as I think I have told you, a sailor.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

Cecil and Louise were to go with her; Captain Desart would be with them as much as he possibly could, and Maurice was to live at school.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

From what Captain Desart said, the anxiety was not likely to last long.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882

They were rather late, Captain Desart had the Prayer Book and Bible open before him, and was looking impatient, so Floss and Carrots sat down on their little chairs and left "good-mornings" till after prayers.

"Carrots": Just a Little Boy 1882