I always knew it was not worth much.

The man only laughed when I asked for Poppy's wages for it.

He has given me ten shillings, and I am going off with it to Poppy to-night.

Yes, Miss Egerton, I must, I really must." "What have you tried to pawn, Jasmine ?" asked Miss Egerton, when she could find her voice.

"Surely not that lovely, valuable Spanish lace.
My dear child, come back with me into the shop this moment." "But I must keep my ten shillings," exclaimed Jasmine "Oh! Miss Egerton, don't, don't! You don't know what has happened to me!" Miss Egerton took Jasmine's little hand in hers.
"My poor child, you shall tell me all.