But I can not let any one in while I'm measuring and boiling.

I couldn't afford to make a mistake." Promptly at the time set, the girls tapped for admission, for there was no denying the drawing qualities of Mary's wares.

The pun was common property in the school.
"Elise," said A.O., pausing in her critical tasting, when they had been at it some time.

"I really believe that this is better than Huyler's hot fudge Sun-balls.

And it is lots better than the candy that Lieutenant Logan sent you last week." Elise made a face expressing both surprise and reproof.