"And have him grunting like anything."
"He won't be heard with forty of them."
"It does sound very insurrectionary and wrong," said Mrs. Church; "but if you are certain sure she will keep her word—"
"If I am sure of anybody, it is Miss Kathleen."
"She looks a good sort."
"And then, you know, Aunty Church, you can clinch matters by having a nice little tea for her; and afterwards, if you don't speak up, I will. I'll tell her you expect to get the almshouse after doing so much as to entertain forty of her guests."
"Well, look here, Susy, you have thrust yourself into this matter, and you must help me out. I suppose I must have a tea, but it must be a very plain one."
"No; it must be a very nice tea. Oh, I'll see to that. Mother shall send over some things from town—a little pink ham cut very thin, and new-laid eggs—"
"And water-cress," said Mrs. Church. "I have a real relish for water-cress, and it's a very long time since I had any."
"You have got your own fowls," said Susy, "so they will supply the eggs; and for the rest I will manage. You are very good indeed, aunty, and mother will be so pleased. Kiss me, Aunt Church. I must be off or I'll be getting into a terrible scrape."