40/67 "I should think you'd lived with me long enough to know that I don't care for it." "Well, I'd love to show you in some way how happy I am, and how I thank you." "I wonder what for ?" said Mrs.Comstock. "Mag Sinton chose that stuff and brought it here and you pay for it." "Yes, but you seemed willing for me to have it, and you said you would help me if I couldn't pay all." "Maybe I did," said Mrs.Comstock. I meant to get you some heavy dress skirts about Thanksgiving, and I still can get them. Go to bed, and for any sake don't begin mooning before a mirror, and make a dunce of yourself." Mrs.Comstock picked up several papers and blew out the kitchen light. |