"If that is a little piece of self assertion," said Mr. Linden, "allow me respectfully to remark that my 'impression' had no reference to the present time. Do you feel mollified?"
"No," said Faith laughing. "You are wide of the mark."
"Then will you please to state your intentions?—So far from being needless, it will be what Mr. Somers would call 'gratifying.'"
"I don't know," said Faith merrily. "I understand that if I tell you, you will say I have no time for them!"—
"For them!—enigmatical. Who told you what I would say?—Ask me." But
Faith laughed.
"I am going to make Pet and you some waffles for tea."
"Do they require more time than shortcakes?"
Faith stood before him quietly as if she had a great deal to say. "I am going to make bread, for mother and all of us."
"What else?"
"Sponge cake, I think."