[Miss Billy's Decision by Eleanor H. Porter]@TWC D-Link bookMiss Billy's Decision CHAPTER III 12/15
"Oh, is her name Marguerite? I do think Marguerite is the dearest name!" Billy's eyes and voice were wistful. "I don't--not the _dearest_.
Oh, it's all well enough, of course, but it can't be compared for a moment to--well, say, 'Billy'!" Billy smiled, but she shook her head. "I'm afraid you're not a good judge of names," she objected. "Yes, I am; though, for that matter, I should love your name, no matter what it was." "Even if 'twas 'Mary Jane,' eh ?" bantered Billy.
"Well, you'll have a chance to find out how you like that name pretty quick, sir.
We're going to have one here." "You're going to have a Mary Jane here? Do you mean that Rosa's going away ?" "Mercy! I hope not," shuddered Billy.
"You don't find a Rosa in every kitchen--and never in employment agencies! My Mary Jane is a niece of Aunt Hannah's,--or rather, a cousin.
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