"Of course some of my schoolfellows have sisters, but one does not see much of them." "I think you will get on very well together.

She is a year or two younger than you are, and I am afraid she is considered rather a tomboy.

She has been caught at the top of a tall tree examining the eggs in a nest, and in many similar ungirl-like positions; so you won't find her a dull companion.

She is a great pet of mine, and though she may not be as good a companion as a boy would be for you, I am sure when you once get to know her you will find her a very good substitute.

You see, not having had much to do with boys, I am not very good at devising amusement for you.