He said to me that he was half afraid he would have to drive into the town again the next day, adding, 'It is a pity Lennox did not know in time.

By staying a little later, we might have got all done.' "To his astonishment I replied by begging him to let me come with him again the next day.

He said to me, 'Why, Nelly, you were just now saying you did not care for going to see your grandmother, that it was dull, and tired you.

What queer creatures children are.' "I felt my cheeks grow hot, but I replied that I was sorry I had said that, and that I did want very much to go to see my grandmother again.

Of course you will understand, children, that I was thinking about the best chance of putting back the cup, or rather its substitute, but my dear father thought I was sorry for having vexed him, and that I wanted to please him by asking to go again, so he readily granted my request.