Emily then drew out a cloth from the cupboard, and other things needful for her evening meal.

Presently the tea-pot returned filled with hot water.
Emily was glad to pour out a cup and drink it, but she ate nothing.

In a short time she rang the bell to have the things removed.

This time a little girl appeared.
'Eh, Miss,' was the exclamation of the child, on examining the state of the table, 'you haven't eaten nothing!' 'No, I don't want anything just now, Milly,' was the quiet reply.
'Shall I leave the bread and butter out ?' 'No, thank you.

I'll have some later.' 'Is there anything I could get you, Miss ?' 'Nothing, Milly.