"And did you put those red flowers in?"
"Certainly."
"That will be gay."
"Not too gay. Just enough. The bonnet would be nothing if it had not flowers."
Maria's spoon paused half way to mouth. "I wonder," she said, gravely, "if Mr. Richmond likes red flowers?"
"He has nothing to do with my bonnet," said Letitia. "And no more have you. You need not raise the question. I shall wear what becomes me."
"What is the difference whether one wears red or blue, Maria?" said her mother. "Do you think one colour is more religious than another?—or more wicked? What do you mean?"
"Nothing, ma'am," Maria answered, a little abashed. "I was only thinking."
"I think Mr. Richmond likes flowers everywhere," said Matilda; "and all colours."
"People that are very religious do not wear flowers in their bonnets though, do they?" said Maria.