She's short on't, and wants a little money.

Do any on you know how much she charges ?" Nobody knew, but a good many "guessed she didn't charge any thing," and the widow, rising from the table and telling Sally Ann to "rense the sass dishes, and pour it in the vinegar bottle," led her guests back to the best room, saying, "a dollar and ninepence (her usual price) was next to nothing, but she'd warrant Miss Mason had more'n that" Fortunately, Mary knew nothing of Mrs.Perkins's displeasure, and never dreamed that any feeling existed towards her, save that of perfect friendship.

Since we last saw her, she had grown into a fine, healthy-looking girl.

Her face and figure were round and full, and her complexion, though still rather pale, was clear as marble, contrasting well with her dark brown hair and eyes, which no longer seemed unnaturally large.

Still she was not beautiful, it is true, and yet Billy was not far from right when he called her the finest looking girl in Chicopee; and it was for this reason, perhaps, that Mrs.
Campbell watched her with so much jealousy.
Every possible pains had been taken with Ella's education.