23/29 Martha had in truth fixed it so daintily that it looked extremely pleasing. Around the windows she had arranged curtains of some thin white material with tiny blue flowers, and the same material had been used to cover an old wooden case. This she had fixed as a dainty washstand. The bed and two old chairs were likewise covered; the whole effect was very cheerful and inviting. "How could you ever do it, Martha, or have so much money ?" "Oh no, no, it was not much, but just enough for the bed and a little piece of material. |