Evidently from the looks of the food, only a few mouthfuls had been eaten.
"I didn't feel hungry," said Peace, evasively.
"But you like meat, for you told me so." "I didn't care about this," said Peace, looking somewhat restless.
Gypsy looked at her sharply, then stooped and whispered a few words in her ear.
"No," said Peace, her white cheek flushing crimson.

"Oh, no, she never told me not to.

She means to be very kind.

I cost her a great deal." "But you know she'd be glad if you didn't eat much, and that was the reason you didn't," exclaimed Gypsy, angrily.

"I think it's abominable!" "Hush! _please_ Gypsy." Gypsy hushed.