2/11 She says it needs mending." "Then I'm going to wear it; it is just as good for a lady boarder, as a whole one." "Don't, Dotty; that's the watch Uncle Augustus gave her when they were married, and she thinks the world of it." "Well, he gave her the other one too--didn't he ?" "Yes; last Christmas: don't you know how she found it in an orange ?" "O, I remember. And she ought to think the most of that one, Prudy, because she loves him better now than she did when he gave her this one; ever so much better." "It's of no consequence to you if she does, or if she doesn't, Dotty Dimple. What right have you with that cabinet, I _should_ like to know? O please do, Dotty." Dotty's contrary spirit began to rise. She opened every one of the drawers, and poured out the glittering jewels. |