Well, I'm not going to take it from you--" "Yes, you are, Elise.

I want to give it to you.

I've wanted all along to give you something nice,--you've been so good to me--" "Rubbish! don't talk like that, Zaly! If you want to make Patty a present, now,--give it to her.

That would be a worth-while return for her kindness to you." "Oh, I don't think so much of the old thing as you do.

I don't even think it's pretty." "It isn't a question of prettiness, or even of a well worked piece.