You will find books on the table, and can amuse yourself by reading.

I won't make you sew, as Peg did," he added, smiling.
"I like to read," she said.

"I shall enjoy myself very well." "If you get tired of reading, you can draw.

You will find plenty of paper on my desk." Mr.Somerville went out, and Ida, as he had recommended, read for a time.

Then, growing tired, she went to the window and looked out.