"I can not say. For the present she remains with us."
'Rita had climbed up on the wagon wheel, and was pulling the boxes about.
"She knows where to look for the candy," said the pedlar, producing a box of gum-drops.
The two little dresses were purchased by Aunt Mary, as well as some other small articles for the child's use. A pair of shoes and some stockings were included.
"You will find it hard to get her to wear shoes," said the pedlar. "She has never had a pair on her feet."
"I will try to get a pair that is quite large," said Aunt Mary. "She must become used to them gradually, of course."
When all the purchases had been made, the pedlar said:
"I'll be around here again in a couple of days; if you need anything else, you can get it. I camp up there above the springs."
"Do you sleep in your tent?" asked Walter.
"When it is cold I sleep in the wagon; when it is warm I have my cot. See?"