"You can come and see us when you like, and when we have made enough money we'll now and then give you a treat; and Mrs. Carter shall come with us. But," added the little girl, emboldened by the effect her words were producing, "we won't have any of the other people of this house. The more you keep us to ourselves, Mrs. Carter, the more you will get. Do you understand?"
"For certain I do, honey; and I must say it's a real sensible plan."
"So we will stay here quietly to-night," said Rosy, "and enjoy ourselves, and to-morrow morning we will go and buy what we want. We'll start our trade about midday. We'll dress as Italians, of course."
"I'd like fine to see you doing it," said Mrs. Carter.
"You mustn't follow us on any account—anyhow, not for a day or two. We'd feel more nervous, like, if we thought you was looking on at us."
"You be a 'cute un," said Mrs. Carter.
"Now then, make yourself scarce, ma'am," said Judith, "for we have a lot to attend to."
Mrs. Carter retired. She was apparently in the height of good-humor. Rose instructed Christian how to wash up the tea-things.
By and by Judith also took her leave.