But it is better now.

Are you ready for me to come and nail the box ?" "No," said Mary, "not quite; and besides, it is no matter about it to-night.

I will get you some tea." "No," said Albert, "finish your packing first, and I will come and nail it.

Then we can put it out of the way." Mary Erskine accordingly finished her packing, and Albert went to it, to nail the cover on.

He drove one or two nails, and then he put the hammer down, and sat down himself upon the box, saying that he could not finish the nailing after all.