"There are all sorts of things in our garret,--except things that are good for some particular purpose,--and this old gown was the best I could find to cover me up.

It looks funny, but then the whole of it is funny,--calf-feeding and all." "Why do you have to make your own bread ?" asked Dora.

"Don't Phoebe do that ?" "Oh, Phoebe isn't here now.

She went away nearly a week ago, and I do all the work.

I went to Thorbury and engaged a woman to come here; but, as that was three days ago and she has not come yet, I think she must have changed her mind." "But why did Phoebe leave you ?" exclaimed Miss Bannister.