It isn't good for little girls.

You may have a glass of milk, if you wish." "I don't think these lobster croquettes are good for Jack," said King, looking wisely at Midget; "they're very rich, and he's subject to indigestion." "I am not!" declared Cousin Jack, looking longingly at the tempting croquettes, for which Ellen was famous.
"There, there, my child," said Marjorie; "don't contradict your father.
Perhaps he could have a half of one, King." "Yes, that would scarcely make him ill," and King gave Cousin Jack a portion of one small croquette, which he ate up at once, and found to be merely an aggravation.
"Oh, no! no pie for Edward," said Marjorie, when a delicious lemon meringue made its appearance.

"Pie is entirely unsuitable for children! He may have a nice baked apple." And Mr.Maynard was plucky enough to eat his baked apple without a murmur, for he remembered that often he had advised Mrs.Maynard against giving the children pie.
To be sure, the pie would not harm the grown people, but Mr.Maynard had agreed to "play the game," and it was his nature to do thoroughly whatever he undertook..