We had to do our own before you came.

I was very naughty one day last summer.

I went out and played in the garden instead of mending my stockings, and Father found out." Gracie cast up her eyes dramatically.

"He sent me in to do them, and went off to one of his old parish parties; and I just sneaked out as soon as his back was turned and went on with the game.

But there was no luck that day.