Some hot rolls, Rachel, and another croquette, and--and everything you have." Mrs.Nelson picked several crumbs from the cloth and laid them carefully on her plate.

"When I was a young lady I always slept after being out in the evening.

I had a half-cup of coffee and one roll brought to me in bed, and I never rose until noon." "But I hate to stay in bed," said Ruth; "and, besides, I hate to miss a half-day." "Is there anything on for this afternoon ?" asked Carter.
"Why, yes--" Ruth began, but her aunt finished for her: "Now, Carter, it's too warm to be proposing anything more.

You aren't well, and Ruth ought to stay at home and put cold cream on her face.
It is getting so burned that her pink evening-dresses will be worse than useless.

Besides, there is absolutely nothing to do in this stupid place.