"Now, listen," said Mother; "it's quite true that we're poor, but we have enough to live on. You mustn't go telling everyone about our affairs—it's not right.
were three of them. Roberta was the eldest. Of course, Mothers
Mother did not spend all her time in paying dull calls to dull ladies, and sitting dully at home waiting for dull ladies to pay calls to her.
mend engines?" Peter asked doubtfully.
"Don't ask me no questions and I won't tell you no lies,"
The dreadful change came quite suddenly.
