74 THE CINDERELLA FROCK.

Everybody. And I—and*I—and I—and I.

Alice. (Very timidly). Why, it is only
the frame we are to give, you know, and my
father would give that with the picture, only
he thinks it will be so much the more
beautiful for us to contribute, and so surprise
her with a token of love from us all.

Louise. And so it will; she shall have all
my pennies, and welcome—they are not
many, though. Heigho! four long weeks, and
we to be amiable all through them. I can
get on with that well enough, though, only
the affectionate—that must be terrible! To
Rovina Gove! I don’t believe I can do it.
I’ll try though, (and Louise finished with a
great whirl).

Alice. And now, Lizzie,—won’t you,
Lizzie ? |

Lizzie. (In awhisper). Yes, yes, I will,