“Yes’m.”
“Do you promise?”
“Yes’m.”
“Well then, let’s get ready for breakfast.”
Clematis washed her face and hands, brushed her hair, and cleaned her teeth carefully.
Soon she was ready to go down stairs, and took one of the maple buds to put in her dress.
As they went out, Miss Rose saw that she wanted to say something.
“Do you want something?” she said.
“Can I help Katie this morning?”
“After breakfast I will ask Mrs. Snow, but breakfast is almost ready now.”