She's going to Margate on Monday, and there we've been all the afternoon trimming new hats for herself and the girls.

She's given me a shilling, and I'm sure it wasn't worth half that, all I did.

You'll come tomorrow, Mary ?' 'I will if--you know what ?' 'Now did you ever know such a girl!' Lydia exclaimed, looking round at the others.

'You understand what she means, Mrs.Bower ?' 'I dare say I do, my dear.' 'But I can't promise, Mary.

I don't like to leave Thyrza always.' 'I don't see why she shouldn't come too,' said Mary.