Meantime Mary drew out the little table which served them, spread upon it its white cloth, and laid the knives and forks, scanty enough in their number.
They ate as was their custom every evening.

Not two girls in all Cleveland led more frugal lives than these, nor cleaner, in every way.
"Let me wash the dishes, Sis," said Annie Squires.

"You needn't wipe them--no, that's all right to-night.

Let me, now." "You're fine, Annie, you're fine, that's what you are!" said Mary Warren.

"You're the best girl in the world.