10 THE GIRL’S STORY BOOK.

 

ced for joy, as she said, « Yes,
maam, I will go right away,
and get ready.”

“Very well,” said her mother,
“see that you get ready in sea-
son. I must go into the kitchen,
and see about the dinner, be-
fore I go. But you may tell
Susan to help you put on your
red merino frock and clean
apron. Run, now. The car-
riage will be here in half an