In less time than it takes to tell, the dishes were all clean, and had piled themselves up neatly on the table.
Then Mary Frances realized what had happened.
"That was a patent dish-washing," she said. "I don't want you to do that often. I was afraid my mother's china would be broken all to pieces! But I am very much obliged, this time, I'm sure."
CHAPTER XV
THIMBLE BISCUITS
