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everything came from and how we had paid for it!"
"I know," said Polly thoughtfully. "It's sort of queer she didn't, too. Because she must know that white-enameled sinks and pumps and awnings and such things don't just happen."
"Well, I suppose she just doesn't stop to think," mused Laurie. "And I hope she won't. It would be fierce if she got insulted and went to the poor-farm after all!"
"Oh, she wouldn't do that!" declared Polly in horror. After a moment she added: "I'll just bet you anything, Laurie, that she did notice and that she means to ask! She's just waiting until she can speak to you alone, I believe."
Laurie groaned. "Then she's never going to get the chance," he muttered. Polly looked doubtful.
