I was sorry for Mrs.
Wood for her face had lost the happy look it usually wore.

However, she soon forgot her trouble, and said: "Now, I must go and get the tea.

This is Adele's afternoon out." "I'll come, too," said Miss Laura, "for I promised her I'd make the biscuits for tea this evening and let you rest." They both sauntered slowly down the plank walk to the house, and I followed them..