I've done my level best not to disappoint them, at least." She sighed, then said abruptly, "Have you bought all your presents yet ?" "I bought some of them in New York.

I shopped as long as my money held out.

Almost all the things were for the girls here.

I'll have to buy my home presents in Oakdale." "That is just about my case," remarked Grace.

"I sent Eleanor's almost two weeks ago, and Mabel Allison's last week.