I wanted to go and I wanted to take that particular girl, yet I was in a cold sweat at the idea.

I would have given five dollars to be let off, and I wouldn't have taken fifteen for my chance to go.

I asked father if I could have the horse and buggy, and if he would tend store.

I hoped he would say No; but when he said Yes, I was delighted.
"I'll take the opportunity when you are at the picnic to get the accounts out of the quirks you've got 'em into," said he.
Well, Saturday came.

As I opened my eyes my heart jumped into my throat.