22/27 Will you have some tea or some coffee ?" "'Dade, sorrow a drop ever I tuk of ary one of 'em but the one time, plase yer ladyship. It's too good for me, sure; that's why it don't agree wid me, Miss." Very much puzzled by the confidential little nod with which this information was communicated, Daisy yet felt she could not give up the matter. The angels wouldn't want something purtier to eat, than what we have, Miss!" Daisy gave up in despair and charged Sam to see that the man had his supper. Then without asking any more questions she carried a cup of coffee down the table to a meek-looking old woman who likewise seemed to be in a state of bewilderment. It was the mother of Michael the gate-keeper. |