The Mind's Construction in the Face

I needed permission from her mother to post a picture of Rose, seen here with Sid, last summer in the orchard. They were born three weeks apart. Rosie is a charming girl, built on a frame slighter than Sid's, a bright, engaging and very giggly girl. She's also grown even prettier since this picture was taken. She too has two older brothers.

One afternoon, Rose and Sid and Beri were playing upstairs when Sid came down cross and upset. 'Beri's been hitting me!' she said. 'Come upstairs and tell him not to!' This is Sid's usual approach to any breakdown in sibling relationships. Rosie's rather different approach became clear when, hot on Sid's heels, she skipped into the kitchen saying 'Look! Here's a big stick! Let's go hit him with it!' Sid was instantly cheered up and back off upstairs they danced.