In the evening, after Ruthie and Flossy were gone, Susy said to her mother,-- "I feel real cross with Ruthie, mamma: I think she puts herself forward.
She goes into a room, and no matter how old the people are that are talking, she speaks up, and says, 'O, yes, I know all about it.' I never saw such an old-fashioned little girl." "Very well," said Mrs.Parlin; "if _she_ is rude, take care that the same fault does not appear in yourself, Susy." "But, mother," said Susy, suddenly veering about and speaking in Ruth's favor, "I don't know but it's proper to do as Ruthy does.

If you know something, and other people don't, ain't it right to speak up and say it ?" "It is never right for little girls to _monopolize_ conversation, Susy; that is, to take the lead in it, and so prevent older people from talking.

Neither is it proper to pretend to know more than we do, and talk of things beyond our knowledge." "I knew you would say so, mother.

I just asked to hear what you would say.

I know Ruthie is ill-mannered: do you think I ought to play with her any more ?" Mrs.Parlin looked at Susy in surprise.
"Why, you know, mother, you wouldn't let me play with Annie Lovejoy.