"Very well, mother," said Sally again.
"But I don't know what your father would think of the idea."
"No," Sally returned. "You can't ever tell, can you?"
"Wouldn't you like to go and be with the other children and do what they do?"
Sally was quite serious. "I don't think it would be very interesting," she said. "But if you want me to go, I will."
Mrs. Ladue sighed; then she laughed. "Well, Sally, dear," she said, "run along and play in your own way. At any rate, I can trust you."
"Yes, mother, dear, you can."
And Sally ran out, quite happy, to untie the giraffe.
"What you goin' to do, Sally?" he asked.
"Giraffes can't talk," remarked Sally.