"A child like you doesn't know much about buying such things," said Maria, quilling and turning her blue ribband with great energy. "Yes, they'll do pretty well. What sort of handkerchiefs have you got?"
"Just my old ones. I haven't got any new ones."
"I should like to see those, when you get them. I suppose they'll be worked, and have lace round the borders."
"I shouldn't like it, if they had," said Matilda.
"We'll see, when you get them. I wonder how many things Anne and Letitia want? and can't get."
"I shall see them soon," said Matilda. "We are going to New York for the winter."
"You are!" exclaimed Maria, again ruefully. Matilda could not understand why. "But you won't see much of Anne and Letty, I don't believe."
"Perhaps I shall be going to school, and so not have much chance. Where do they live, Maria? I have forgotten."
"You will forget again," said Maria.
"But tell me, please. I will put it down."