"It happened by accident partly, in the first place."
"What accident?"
"Mamma, I will tell you another time, if you will let me." For
Daisy knew that Juanita was not far off.
But Mrs. Randolph only said, "Tell me now."
"Mamma it was partly an accident," Daisy repeated. "I found out by accident that they were very poor and I carried them something to eat."
"Whom do you mean by 'them'?"
"That little girl and her mother Mrs. Harbonner."
"When did you do this?"
"About the time of my birthday."
"And you have kept up the acquaintance since that time?"