made it more than an old table covered with a red shawl and set with rubbish from a long-unopened trunk. But Sara drew back and gazed at it, seeing wonders; and Becky, after staring in delight, spoke with bated breath.
“This ‘ere,” she suggested, with a glance round the attic—“is it the Bastille now—or has it turned into somethin’ different?”
“Oh, yes, yes!” said Sara. “Quite different. It is a banquet hall!”
“My eye, miss!” ejaculated Becky. “A blanket ‘all!” and she turned to view the splendors about her with awed bewilderment.
back I can always hear his family squeaking for joy. There are three kinds of squeaks. One kind is the children’s, and one is Mrs. Melchisedec’s, and one is Melchisedec’s own.”
Ermengarde began to laugh.
“Oh, Sara!” she said. “You ARE queer—but you are nice.”
“I know I am queer,” admitted Sara, cheerfully;