“One sovereign or two halves?” Pembroke asked.
“Two halves,” Matilda said.
Pembroke gave them to her.
Artie Gillam, on the other hand, wanted his ten shillings in as many coins as he could have, and his pocket was quite heavy with it.
“And now,” said Pembroke, “I suppose you’re going home. Be careful of your money on the way.”
“Oh no,” said Matilda, “I’m not going home yet. I’ve got some shopping to do.”
“To-morrow’s dinner?” Pembroke suggested.
“No,” said Matilda mysteriously. “That’s all bought. Father won a goose in the Goose Club.”
“Then what are you going to buy?” Pembroke asked, for he wished to take as long and full a story home to Sir Franklin as might be.
“I’m going shopping for myself,” said Matilda. “I’m going to buy some Christmas presents.”