I should never have thought of that! I imagined that mama would be vexed, and when mama is cross she is _so_ disagreeable.

At other times, though, she is perfectly lovely! You will see how very beautiful she is, monsieur, for you are coming home with me to tell her how you found me--you are so very kind! How I wish you were my papa!" The old gentleman was touched by the little one's artless prattle.
"Well, my dear little maid," he said tenderly, "we can't think of showing ourselves on the street in such a costume.

Besides, it would frighten your mama to see you so.

I am going out to one of the shops to buy you a frock.

Tell me, what sort was it Diana took from you ?" "A lovely pink silk, trimmed with lace, with short sleeves," promptly replied the little maid.
"I shall not forget--a pink silk, trimmed with lace.