[The Daisy Chain by Charlotte Yonge]@TWC D-Link bookThe Daisy Chain CHAPTER VI 18/20
You have not told me about the girl." Ethel proceeded to tell the history.
"There!" said Margaret cheerfully, "there are two ways of helping Cocksmoor already.
Could you not make some clothes for the two grandchildren? I could help you a little, and then, if they were well clothed, you might get them to come to the Sunday-school.
And as to the twins, I wonder what the hire of a cart would be to bring the christening party? It is just what Richard could manage." "Yes," said Ethel; "but those are only little isolated individual things!" "But one must make a beginning." "Then, Margaret, you think it was a real vow? You don't think it silly of me ?" said Ethel wistfully. "Ethel, dear, I don't think dear mamma would say we ought to make vows, except what the church decrees for us.
I don't think she would like the notion of your considering yourself pledged; but I do think, that, after all you have said and felt about Cocksmoor, and being led there on that day, it does seem as if we might be intended to make it our especial charge." "Oh, Margaret, I am glad you say so.
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