"I always wash my dolls' things." Her three companions were plainly surprised.

The Captain was the first to speak.
"You don't say!" he exclaimed.
"Yes, sir, I do.

And," with a glance at the silver, "I can scour knives and forks and spoons, too.

I used to help Mrs.Hobbs scour 'em sometimes." Even Shadrach had no remark to make.

He gazed at the child, then at Zoeth, and drew a long breath.
As soon as supper was over the Captain and Mr.Hamilton hastened up to the village and the store.
"You better go to bed pretty soon, Mary-'Gusta," said Zoeth.