"Of course I will," said Mary Frances; "but you see, Mother has written out every single action just as you do it,—that makes it so easy. See if you can do it alone—try."
"I'd love to," said Eleanor.
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The little girls worked pretty quietly until they were ready to pour out the candy.
"How are you getting along, children?" inquired Aunt Maria at the door.
"Oh, Aunty, I'm so glad you came" said Mary Frances; "we were just a little afraid—without help."
"Yes, I see," said Aunt Maria; "you might easily be burned. This is perfect so far. Now——" and she showed the children how to pour out the candy.
("Almost as well as the Kitchen People could," thought Mary Frances.)