And then--" "And then the wise housekeeper forgot all about her supper," interrupted Miss Elting, amid a chorus of laughter and many blushes from Harriet, who, in the excitement of planning to get the better of George Baker and his friends, had forgotten her household duties.
"Very good.

I will confess that I have been dilatory.

What do you girls wish for supper ?" "The same old thing--the old stand-by, bacon and eggs and coffee, and--" "I know what I am going to have," interrupted Margery.

"I'm going to have some custard.

I haven't had any custard since I left home." "Can you make it ?" asked the guardian.
"Of course I can." "You are quite sure of that ?" teased Harriet.
"I guess I know.