But will she ever put me to bed at nights, Anne ?" "Perhaps.

Why ?" "'Cause," said Davy very decidedly, "if she does I won't say my prayers before her like I do before you, Anne." "Why not ?" "'Cause I don't think it would be nice to talk to God before strangers, Anne.

Dora can say hers to Mrs.Lynde if she likes, but _I_ won't.

I'll wait till she's gone and then say 'em.

Won't that be all right, Anne ?" "Yes, if you are sure you won't forget to say them, Davy-boy." "Oh, I won't forget, you bet.