I could not imagine why they sold, or why the others bought them; but they did do so; and one that was full of good advice was sold three times, from which circumstance I was inclined to form a better opinion of the morals of my companions.

The lowest-priced letters sold, were those written by sisters.

I was offered one for a penny, but I declined buying, as I had plenty of sisters of my own.

Directly I made that observation, they immediately inquired all their names and ages, and whether they were pretty or not.

When I had informed them, they quarrelled to whom they should belong.