"Because I told her. I can tell you something more. She sent you a present."
"Really and truly?" asked Grace, in a flutter of excitement.
"Yes, really and truly. Now what do you hope it is?"
"I don't know, I'm sure. I should like a nice doll. I've got a rag baby, but that isn't as good."
"She didn't send you a doll."
"No; I didn't expect she would; she wouldn't have any with her."
"No; young ladies do not generally carry dolls round with them. Still, you can buy a doll with what she did give you."
Paul drew from his vest-pocket the small gold piece, and handed it to his little sister.
"How much is it, Paul?" asked Grace, who wasn't in the habit of seeing gold coin.