"They may think that I am very fond of you, and where is the harm?"
following her into the hall and closing the door.
Over at Miss Brown's a few minutes later five work-bags were being
opened, their owners all talking at once as they took out their
thimbles and needles.
Though nearly two years and a half had passed since the day when the
M.Ks. took their first lesson in knitting, the club still flourished,
and after a month's holiday they were eager to begin the meetings
again.
"We did hardly any work while you were gone, we were so afraid of
making some mistake," said Louise, bringing her chair to Miss Brown's
side.
"Uncle William's dreams ought to be sweet when he takes his nap under
this; I believe Dora's stripe is the prettiest of all," and Bess held
up her friend's work admiringly.
"Dora's stripes are always prettiest," said Elsie; "I wish I could do
half so well."
"Aren't they absurd, Miss Brown, when it is only because daisies look
particularly well on tan color?" said Dora, laughing.
"I think the skilful fingers have something to do with it, but I am
proud of all the work."
"We have improved a little since we made the afghan for Aunt Sallie,
haven't we?" remarked Constance.
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