It is a shame,”
sang Sewing Bird.
“Katie-did
what?”
“Katy did what?” asked Scissors Shears, staring at Mary Frances.
“Katy-did Nice,” answered Mary Frances.
“You mean nicely, I think,” said Scissors Shears.
“No,” said Mary Frances. “Nice is Lottie’s last name. The whole name of Lottie’s doll is—Katy-did Nice. Can’t I make her a dress?”
“Well,” answered Sewing Bird, slowly, “if you do, you may be asked about us; and if you answer the question truly, we’ll never, never be able to do anything more.”
“Never! Never!” exclaimed Mary Frances. “I’d rather never make the dress for Katy-did Nice.”