I don't want ever to see folks, or behave, as long as I live." "But, Dotty, all these little boys and girls came here just to see us.
It is our Christmas party.

You'll mortify Mrs.Pragoff.You know how Fly mortified her this morning.

Please _don't_ be contrary." Dotty unrolled herself from the curtain with a triumphant smile.
"You needn't say anything, Prudy Parlin! You got mad your own self, I s'pose you know!" Prudy's eyes dropped suddenly.
"But, Dotty, why do you want to go back to auntie's to-night ?" "I want to go for something particular.

I--" Prudy's mouth was opening for another question.

"Because I---I've swallowed something the wrong way." "O Dotty, not a pin!" "No; what you s'pose?
Guess I've done something to my windpipe.