"Well, we will give you a quarter of allspice," Mr. Terry returned soothingly.
"That won't make up for the apples, an' the flour, an' the lard, an' all my hard work!"
"We might throw in a few apples."
"If you're goin' to keep that boy, you'll ruin your trade, I can tell you!"
Still she took the allspice and the apples, though they had plenty at home.
"You must be careful, Joe," said Mr. Terry afterward. "It will not do to have the ill-will of all the old ladies."
Joe told the story at home with embellishments; and Hal enjoyed it wonderfully, in his quiet way.