Feelings When Sister Gets Late

Mummy, what is this, Daisy has not yet reached from her friend's house? It is 8 O' clock. I am so upset. Shall I go and enquire from her friend's uncle, who can be contacted on phone?

Mother was not at all bothered even after that. She said that she has gone to attend a reception there, and might not even return that night. She and her friends are very close, and her friend's sister is to be married that night.

At thet I heaved a sigh of relief. Till then I had Been upset about her. My mother is an expert in keeping secrets. Had she told me earlier about the wedding, I would have been speared a few anxious moments. But it is not her nature.

I made up my mind to take my sister to task next time I meet her. My mother told my father at about 10 that night that she had permitted Daisy to stay back for the night in her friend's house due to her sister's wedding reception. My father also in the beginning expressed his surprise at her late night disclosure.

Next morning Daisy came right after departure of the girl and with sweets.