“To be sure. Well, we must find a nice button for you also.”
Mrs. Myles examined several of the garments she had brought from the chest. Veve noticed nice buttons on several dresses and would have taken them. Mrs. Myles, however, told her that they were not very old or valuable.
“I know!” she exclaimed suddenly, putting away the pile of clothing.
Again Mrs. Myles disappeared, returning a moment later with a tiny box. From it she removed several small articles, and then came upon the button for which she had searched.
“Recognize this face?” she asked Veve.
Veve looked carefully at the button. “Why, it’s a picture of one of our presidents!” she exclaimed. “President Grant!”
“I see you know your history, my dear. Yes, this is a tintype button popular in Victorian time. It will make a nice addition for your collection.”
“Is it really for me?” Veve asked in awe.
“I have no further use for it, my dear.”
The girls wondered if Mrs. Myles might not have many other interesting buttons in her home.