M. I should like to do so, but I am afraid that I have not got money enough.
J. For whom do you wish to buy the wood?
The little girl looked down and seemed rather troubled at this question.
J. Did your father or your mother send you for it?
M. No, Sir, I wanted to give it to Old Thomas?
J. Who is Old Thomas?
M. He is our neighbour. He is a mason, and he hurt his leg a fortnight ago, while removing some stones. He is unable to work, and is confined to his bed, and must be very cold.
J. Does he know that you intend to give him a bundle of wood?
M. I have not told him, Sir.
J. My little girl, how did you get this money?