"Well, you needn't, if you don't want to; but I didn't know but you'd like to see that—what I's going to bring."
"But I can't be naughty, and get tied to the bed-post," said I, thoughtfully. "Is that what you's going to bring, something I never saw in all my life, Lize Jane?"
"Yes, I'm certain sure you never."
And she made up another delicious face, that filled the air around with sweet visions.
"And would you bring it if I didn't ask but—but—two girls?"
"No, I don't think I could," replied Lize Jane, squinting her eyes in deep meditation. I don't hardly think I could; but if you had four girls I'd bring it, and risk it."
"Four 'thout you?"
"No, me 'n three more, if you're so dreadful scared."
That settled the matter. With my usual rashness I cried out,—
"Well, I'll ask 'em."