You see I hain't no other place ter stay; and--and I didn't leave till this mornin'.

I slipped out.

I didn't tell 'em I wasn't comin' back, else they'd pretend I couldn't come--though I'm thinkin' they won't do no worryin' when I don't show up sometime.

They ain't like FOLKS, ye know.
They don't CARE!" "I know," nodded Pollyanna, with understanding eyes.

"But I'm sure, when I see you to-morrow, I'll have just a common home and folks that do care all ready for you.