Might they?
Would "the lady" like it?
Miss Hurst had come out as soon as the music began, and Ida ran to talk with her.

There was whispering between them, and pointing to one and another of the children, and then the governess, with a pleased face, disappeared again.

She was away some time, but on her return two of the children were called into the house.

Bare-footed they went in, but came forth again with shoes and stockings on, hardly able to comprehend what had happened to them.

Then were summoned those who had nothing on their heads, and to each of these a straw hat was given, a less wonderful possession than the shoes and stockings, but a source of gladness and pride.
In the meantime, however, marvels had accumulated on the lawn.