The secret garden — Chapter Eighteen Coming alive (下)

　　"Of course, Master Colin told us he doesn"t want anyone to know," Dickon told his mother. "If his doctor knew how well Master Colin was doing, he"d write Master Craven. Colin wants to surprise his father when he comes home. But it"s hard! Master Colin has to pretend to be sick and weak, when he"s not. He and Mary have a good time acting! But they"re always so hungry, and they can"t send any food away. He and Mary have to eat it all. The doctor and Mrs. Medlock, they

　　don"t know what to think." Mrs. Sowerby laughed at this funny situation.

　　"Listen, Dickon. Tomorrow morning, when you go there, I’ll send some fresh bread and milk with you. I"ll do it as often as I can. Then they won"t be so hungry in the evenings," she said. "They"re just two growing children. They"re hungry as little wolves, poor things!"

　　"You always think of a good idea, Mother," said Dickon.

　　Mart and Colin were very grateful the next day, when Dickon brought them a bucket of fresh milk, and a basket of warm bread. "Tell your mother she is a magic person, like you are!" said Colin.