Where is the molasses?
We 've used up all there was in the jug," said Polly, good-naturedly, beginning again.
"Down cellar; I 'll get it;" and taking the lamp and jug, Tom departed, bent on doing his duty now like a saint.
The moment his light vanished, Fanny bolted the door, saying, spitefully, "Now, we are safe from any more tricks.

Let him thump and call, it only serves him right; and when the candy is done, we 'll let the rascal out." "How can we make it without molasses ?" asked Polly, thinking that would settle the matter.
"There 's plenty in the store-room.

No; you shan't let him up till I 'm ready.

He 's got to learn that I 'm not to be shaken by a little chit like him.

Make your candy, and let him alone, or I 'll go and tell papa, and then Tom will get a lecture." Polly thought it was n't fair; but Maud clamored for her candy, and finding she could do nothing to appease Fan, Polly devoted her mind to her cookery till the nuts were safely in, and a nice panful set in the yard to cool.