"Why, that's ever so much money. I can get a nice doll on State street for half a dollar."
"So you can, and keep the rest of the money for something useful."
"Miss Dearborn was very kind," said Mrs. Palmer. "I suppose she made the present before she lost her purse."
"Yes. She invited me to bring Grace to call upon her some day. She lives on Ashland avenue."
"I should like to go, Paul."
"So you shall, Gracie."
Meanwhile all the family had done justice to the supper, which, though certainly very plain, was palatable.
As they rose from the supper-table, Paul took his hat from a peg, and said:
"I'll take a little walk, mother."
"In what direction, Paul?"