It is much simpler than if I had
happened to be named Green or Black, isn't it?" said their new friend,
laughing. "And now I am sure you can't guess what I call _your_
house."
Of course they couldn't, so she told them that she had named it the
house with the Big Front Door.
This amused them very much, and Louise asked, "How did you know we
lived there?"
"Oh, I have seen you going in and out. I can't move about easily, so
when I grow tired of reading or sewing I look out of the window."
It was astonishing how much at home they felt. Bess and Louise sat
together in a big chair chattering away as if they had known Miss
Brown all their lives. When she asked about the telephone, even Ikey
had a word to say as they grew merry over the story of their
difficulties.
As they were leaving, Bess said demurely, "Miss Brown, I think we
ought to tell you that we have been playing in your garden. We didn't
mean to do any harm, but Aunt Zelie says it wasn't respecting other
people's property."
"My dear children, I wish you would come often and play in my garden,"
was the hospitable reply.
"I am afraid your Mary wouldn't like it," said Louise; adding quickly,
"and we'd rather come inside now and see you.
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