"Thank you, dear, but I've nearly done, and it isn't worth while for you to wet your hands.

Sit down instead and talk to me.

I heard that Mrs.Lang was having a little daughter to help her, and I have been hoping I should see you--but I haven't even heard your name yet!" "It is Jessie." "Oh, is it.

I am very glad, for I had a dear little pupil once called by that name, and I have been fond of it ever since.

She was really, though, christened 'Jessica.'" "I am only _called_ Jessie.