"Very well; I am willing if the others are."
The others were not only willing but glad, so after supper they began.
CHAPTER NINTH.
CHAT AND NEWS.
All and every one of Fowl Farm on a cold Winter afternoon were seated in the sitting room at the second hen house. Lady Gray and Lady Featherly had come in to spend a sociable afternoon, as they said. Lady Featherly had her embroidery, Lady Gray her knitting. The others were sewing.
"Mrs. Penny, may I ask what article of dress you are making?" asked Lady Featherly.
"Only hemstitching an apron, lady."
"May I see it?"
"Certainly."