And--" Mrs.Pragoff did not add that she had invited a little party to meet them.

She was afraid of frightening the timid souls.
"Would you like to come, Miss Prudy?
Tell me honestly, now." There was no need to ask Fly.

She was dancing for joy--the absurd little image.
"O, yes'm; I'd be delighted," replied Mother Hubbard, a smile lighting up her face even to the floury tip of her nose.

"And I think Horace and Dotty would, too.

Shall I go and ask ?" Yes, Horace and Dotty were both pleased with the idea.
"She's a foreigner," said Prudy, doubtfully; "but she talks our language beautifully.