And I'll help you sew, and do all I can for you.

Now wipe up and look your handsomest!" Nancy Ellen arose and put her arms around Kate's neck, a stunningly unusual proceeding.

"Thank you," she said.

"That is big and fine of you.

But I always have shirked and put my work on you; I guess now I'll quit, and do my sewing myself." Then she slipped the pink dress over her head and stood slowly fastening it as Kate started to leave the room.