F.—Flour and water! Ugh! I can't bear things that make one's fingers sticky.
E.—After all, it is very easy to wash off.
F.—I don't like to wash my hands too often, it spoils my skin.
E.—Besides, of course, you need not touch either the paste or the paint.
F.—What shall I do then?
E.—You shall sit down and look round you.
F.—Sit on what?
E.—On an old packing-case covered with chintz! You have no idea what a comfortable seat it makes.
F.—A packing-case! I am sure there would be nails in it that would catch on my dress. I would rather sit in the house on a proper chair.
E.—But you surely don't want to stay in all day, when the sun is shining like this?