You were very kind to save me from him, Tommy.

I shall never forget you, as long as I live, and I hope I shall be able to do something for you one of these days." "Oh, don't mind that, Katy.

He is an ugly fellow, and I wouldn't stand by and see him insult a girl.

But I must go now.

I told Johnny if he ever meddled with you again I should give him some; if he does, just let me know." "I hope he won't again," replied Katy, as Tommy moved towards home.
This was Katy's first day in mercantile life; it had been full of incidents, and she feared her path might be a thorny one.