"Dee Lord, not make me sho bad, an' besh mamma, an' papa, an'
Budgie, and doppity, [Footnote: Grandmother.] an' both boggies,
[Footnote: Grandfathers.] an' all good people in dish house, and
everybody else, an' my dolly. A--a--amen!"

"Now give us the candy," said Budge, with the usual echo from
Toddie.

I hastily extracted the candy from my trunk, gave some to each
boy, the recipients fairly shrieking with delight, and once more
said good-night.

"Oh, you didn't give us any pennies," said Budge. "Papa gives us
some to put in our banks, every nights."

"Well, I haven't got any now--wait until to-morrow."

"Then we want drinks."

"I'll let Maggie bring you drink."

"Want my dolly," murmured Toddie.

I found the knotted towels, took the dirty things up gingerly and
threw them upon the bed.

"Now want to shee wheels go wound," said Toddie.

I hurried out of the room and slammed the door. I looked at my