"It is as pretty as it can possibly be," Matilda answered. "But Norton"—
"Then we might as well get it," said Norton. "We're all agreed. There's no use in looking further when you are suited."
"So I think," said David. "I never do."
"That is as good as Mrs. Lloyd could do for herself," said Judith.
"But Norton"—said Matilda.
"Shall we have our names put on the cups?" said Norton.
"But Norton," said Matilda desperately, "we are not all agreed. I am very sorry!—I like it very much—it's beautiful"—
"You are afraid you haven't money enough?" said Norton. "Never fear! Davy and I will pay the largest half; you and Judy shall give less, but it don't make any difference. I'll tell you! David and I will get the stand and the flask; and you two shall give the cups."
"It isn't that," said Matilda, very much distressed; "it is not that, Norton; it is something else. It is"—
"What in the world is it?" said Judy, balancing herself daintily on one toe.