"A bit of dry bread will be plenty good enough.

Eggs cost a lot, and--and--" "My hens lay eggs for me in plenty.

I don't ever have to buy one," said the old woman, proudly.

"I've got some fine hens." "Do you keep a farm, ma'am ?" Mrs.Perry smiled and sighed.

"No, child; a few hens don't make a farm.