"We don't have gas here."
"Lamps, then."
"Gamma thinks lamps are too esplosive."
"Do you live in the dark?"
"No; we have candles, but it ain't dark enough yet. I'll show you where everything is."
"I'll find 'em myself."
Val had espied the candles on the bureau. She lit them.
"Oh, we never have more'n one," admonished Emmie, gently.
Val went on calmly with her toilet. Presently Mrs. Gano looked in.
"Come to supper, little girls, as soon as you're ready."