"It's got to be a sure 'nough lady, Dad.

I want to be a really truly fine lady, like them Ollie tells about in his letters, you know." "Yes, Sammy.

I understand, a 'sure enough' lady, and we will do it, I am sure.

But it will take a great deal of hard work on your part, though." "I reckon it will," she returned soberly, coming back to her seat.
Then drawing her chair a little closer, she leaned toward her teacher, "Begin now," she commanded.

"Tell me what I must do first." Mr.Howitt carefully searched his pockets for a match, and lighted his pipe again, before he said, "First you must know what a 'sure enough' lady is.