The ham was most savory, but cut in such thin slices that it curled; and the biscuits were as white and feathery as snowflakes.

I think also that the boiled eggs were smaller than any I had seen.

Cousin Alice gave unremitting attention to Edward, who ate as little as the rest.
"Mother," I said afterward, "I am afraid I am an animal.

Did you notice how little the Morgesons ate ?" "I noticed how elegant their table appointments were, and I shall buy new china in Boston to-morrow.

I wish Hepsey would not load our table as she does." "Hepsey is a good woman, mother; do give my love to her.