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"They're
all right," he called to Isabel, who was running toward them, ahead of
her brother and Fanny Minafer. "This snowbank's a feather bed--
nothing the matter with them at all. Don't look so pale!"
"Georgie!" she gasped. "Georgie!"
Georgie was on his feet, snow all over him.
"Don't make a fuss, mother! Nothing's the matter. That darned silly
horse--"
Sudden tears stood in Isabel's eyes. "To see you down underneath--
dragging--oh--" Then with shaking hands she began to brush the snow
from him.
"Let me alone," he protested. "You'll ruin your gloves. You're
getting snow all over you, and--"
"No, no!" she cried. "You'll catch cold; you mustn't catch cold!"
And she continued to brush him.
Amberson had brought Lucy's hat; Miss Fanny acted as lady's-maid; and
both victims of the accident were presently restored to about their
usual appearance and condition of apparel. In fact, encouraged by the
two older gentlemen, the entire party, with one exception, decided
that the episode was after all a merry one, and began to laugh about
it.


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