"Maria," said her little sister, facing round upon her, "how much are you going to give to the Missionary Fund?"
"The Missionary Fund?" said Maria.
"Yes. You promised to help that, you know."
"Not with my twenty-five dollars!" said Maria, energetically. "I think you are crazy, Matilda."
"Why?"
"Because! To ask me such a question as that. Aunt Candy's present!"
"Didn't you promise?"
"I did not promise to give my money any more than I usually give. I put a penny in every Sunday."
"Then I don't see how you are going to help the Fund," said Matilda. "I don't see why you promised, either."
"I promised, because I wanted to join the Band; and I am going to do everything I ought to do. I think I am just as good as you, Matilda."