50 MADGE’S MISTAKE.

morning, and, moreover, I have to get my
money together. Fortunately mine is not
one of those insane boxes which are intended
(apparently) never to be opened: mine has
a lock and key, and not only that, the key is
in my own possession, for it is considered a
point of honour in our family not to open
our money-boxes unless there’s some dire
necessity for so doing.

I have a dear little room leading out of
Freda’s, Tiny and Gip having two on the
same principle; and after throwing open my
window to the top, I make my preparations
before getting ready for bed.

Hirst of all I collect all my money together
and put it into my purse, next I get out my
driving-gloves and put them on a chair
ready.

I shall have to chance waking in time, as
there is no watch or clock in my room; but
I am sure to be in time, I think, as I am in
the habit of getting up very early and prowl-
ing about among the animals before break-
fast; and if not, I daresay I shall hear the