"But," said I, in a great deal of difficulty,—"there is not enough for me and everybody."
"Are you going to take care of the wants of everybody?"
"I think—I ought to take care of all that I can," I said.
"But you have not the power."
"I won't do but what I have the power for."
"Daisy, what would your father and mother say to such a course of action? would they allow it, do you think?"
"But you are my guardian now, Dr. Sandford," I said, looking up at him. He paused a minute doubtfully.
"I am conquered!" he said. "You have absolutely conquered me, Daisy. I have not a word to say. I wonder if that is the way you are going through the world in future? What is it now about Margaret?—for I was bewildered and did not understand."
"A warm cloak and dress," I said, delighted; "that is what I want. Can I get them here?"
"Doubtful, I should say," he answered; "but we will try."