"I do what I like, ma'am, most times," said 'Lisbeth. This was very improper, but 'Lisbeth did not know it; she believed she had answered correctly.
Miss Pritchet was not pleased, she only said, "Sit down, my dear," and 'Lisbeth sat down.
By and by Miss Pritchet told 'Lisbeth to come stand by her, and 'Lisbeth came.
"What have you been learning, little girl?" inquired Miss Pritchet.
"I've been learning the way all around the country, and how to spike minnows in the mill race, and—"
"Tut, tut!" said Miss Pritchet. "I mean have you been learning to read and write and spell?"
"No 'm, I never learned those at all, only to spell."
"Then you will like to learn I know; you will like to learn lessons."