When Polly was out of the room, Peter chose a present for her. It was the prettiest doll that he had ever seen.
Polly chose a train of cars for Peter. But he did not know that.
"We can give this candlestick to Mrs. White," said Polly. "She gave us back our Jack-o'-lanterns. I think she would like it."
Mother said, "Why don't you give the hot water bag to grandmother? Her bag leaks."
"Oh, we will, we will!" cried both children.
"Farmer Brown is our friend," said Polly. "He showed us his sheep. Mrs. Brown is our friend, too. She gave us a party last summer. The lambs came to it. It was on her steps. Let us give them two wreaths."
"There is my teacher," said Peter. "I will give her these marbles."
Polly said, "Your teacher! You don't go to school, Peter."
"I did one day," said Peter. "I like her. She was good to me. She is my teacher. I don't care what you say."