"I guess it was the sovereigns of England that makes her nice to me," said Tess, thoughtfully. "I 'spected to have an awfully hard time in Miss Pepperill's class; but she has never been real cross with me. And what do you s'pose?"
"I couldn't guess," Ruth said smilingly.
"To-day she asked me about Mrs. Eland."
"Mrs. Eland?"
"Yes," said Tess, nodding. "She asked me if I'd seen Mrs. Eland lately, and if she'd found her sister. For you see," explained Tess, "I'd told her how poor Mrs. Eland felt so bad about losing her sister when she was a little girl and never being able to find her."
"Oh, yes, I remember," Ruth said.
"But I had to tell Miss Pepperill that I'd only seen her the one time—when she taught me the sovereigns of England. I'd really love to see Mrs. Eland once more. Wouldn't you, Dot?"
"Dear me, yes!" agreed the smaller girl. "I wonder if she ever got those apples?"
"Of course she did," put in Neale. "Didn't I tell you I took them to the hospital myself?"
"We—ell! But she never told us so—did she, Dot?" complained Tess.