e._ Clement and Jack--at different ages, and of "the dear boys" also.

"All sorts of things!" as I exclaimed admiringly.

But Eleanor threatened at last to fine me if I did not get dressed instead of staring about me, so we went down-stairs, and had breakfast with the dogs.
"The boys will be home soon," said Eleanor, as we devoured certain plates of oatmeal porridge, which Keziah had provided, and which I tasted then for the first time.

"I must get their gardens tidied up before they come.

Shall you mind helping me, Margery ?" The idea delighted me, and after breakfast we tied on our hats, rummaged out some small tools from the porch, and made our way to the children's gardens.