Only let me have one for Aubrey, because he is so little.

All the rest are for the poor children at Cocksmoor." After this, Margaret declared that Blanche must be allowed to buy the bodkin, and give her bellows to Jane Taylor, the only Cocksmoor child she knew, and to whom she always destined in turn every gift that she thought most successful.
So Blanche went with Flora to the toy-shop, and there fell in love with a little writing-box, that so eclipsed the bellows, that she tried to persuade Flora to buy it for Jane Taylor, to be kept till she could write, and was much disappointed to hear that it was out of the question.

Just then a carriage stopped, and from it stepped the pretty little figure of Meta Rivers.
"Oh! how do you do?
How delightful to meet you! I was wondering if we should! Little Blanche too!" kissing her, "and here's Mrs.Larpent--Mrs.
Larpent--Miss Flora May.

How is Miss May ?" This was all uttered in eager delight, and Flora, equally pleased, answered the inquiries.

"I hope you are not in a hurry," proceeded Meta; "I want your advice.