We have ruined ourselves already.
Tomorrow, when our husbands know how much we have spent, you can show the trinkets to them, and try your best to get them to buy.

These things we have been getting are our own affair.

It is for them to make us presents of ornaments, if they are disposed to.
"This evening you must come in again.

The ladies from the other fort will be here, then." The purchases made were paid for, the bales again fastened up, and carried across to their room.

The governor met them as they went out.
"I suppose you have been ruining us all ?" he said good humouredly.
"Well, it is a dull life up here, and the ladies have but few chances of spending money." "We are to see the ladies from the other fort this evening, my lord," Surajah said.