What could have made you think of such a thing for me, Mr.Gridley ?" "Because you are ignorant, my child,--partly I want to see you fitted to take a look at the world without feeling like a little country miss.

Has your aunt Silence promised to bear your expenses while you are in the city?
It will cost a good deal of money." "I have not said a word to her about it.

I am sure I don't know what she would say.

But I have some money, Mr.Gridley." She showed him a purse with gold, telling him how she came by it.

"There is some silver besides.