She did not laugh; she saw no humor in it.

She turned to Harry.

"I think I will go in on the early train with you to-morrow, dear," she said.

"I want to see about Maria's new dress." Then she turned to Maria.

"I have been in to see Miss Keeler," said she, "and she says she can make it for you next week, so you can have it when you begin school.