The Bobbsey Twins at School by Laura Lee Hope
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dusk now, and some of the lamps in the car had been lighted.
Freddie, carrying the cup, filled it with water at the little faucet, and, very politely, offered it to his sister first. Freddie was no better than most boys of his age, but he did not forget some of the little polite ways his mamma was continually teaching him. One of these was "ladies first," though Freddie did not always carry it out, especially when he was in a hurry. "Do you want any more?" he asked, before he would get himself a drink. "Just a little," said Flossie. "The silver cup doesn't hold much." "No, I guess it's 'cause there's so much silver in it," replied her brother. "It's worth a lot of money, mamma said." "Yes, and it's all ours. When I grow up I'm going to have my half made into a bracelet." "You are?" said Freddie slowly. "If you do there won't be enough left for me to drink out of." "Well, you can have your share of it made into a watch, and drink out of a glass." "That's so," agreed Freddie, his face brightening. He gave his sister more water, and then took some himself. As he drank his eyes were constantly looking at the very fat lady who filled so much of her seat. She turned from the window and looked at the two children, smiling broadly. Freddie was somewhat confused, and looked down quickly. Just |
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