“How stupid she is!” cried Sophy, as they emerged into the road.
“I don’t believe she could read Mrs Barnard’s letter,” said Dora.
“No, not for tears,” said Mary.
“Do you think she could have understood you?” added Sophy.
“Oh, yes; she understood well enough.”
“But how could she be so dull as not to be delighted?” said Sophy.
“So ungrateful, too!” added Dora.
“My dear Dora! It was the embarrassment of her gratitude that touched me so much,” exclaimed Mary.
“Do you really think she will not be enchanted to get away from that dismal hole, and live with honest people?” asked Sophy.
“My dears, I think you have quite forgotten that Mrs Dan Hewlett is her sister.”