THE GIRL’S STORY BOOK. 7

 

There is no excuse for it. She
might be early at school, Just
as well as late.

And she is not only tardy in
getting to the school-house, but
she is tardy everywhere. When
the bell rings for breakfast, she
Is not quite ready; and so she
comes into the dining-room
after the rest of the family
have commenced eatiig, or
perhaps she opens the door